Safety:

Hamilton has the lowest crime rate, which allows residents to be actively involved in the community. Hamilton city has a safe environment. A recent residential survey was conducted where it was reflected that more than 80% of the residents in Hamilton feel safe in their neighborhood.

Emergency Services Contact Information

Ambulance
In case of emergencies, please dial 111 to reach the ambulance services.

Fire Service
For emergencies, call 111. If you are deaf or have hearing impairments, you can send a fax to the Deaf Emergency Fax number on 0800 16 16 10.

Police
In case of emergencies, dial 111 to reach the police. For non-emergency inquiries, you can contact the Hamilton Police Station at 07 858 6200. Hamilton North Community Policing can be reached at 07 854 6000, and Hamilton West Community Policing can be reached at 07 846 6477. If you have a hearing impairment and need to contact the police, you can use the Deaf Emergency Textphone (TTY) at 0800 16 16 16.

Health
For patient inquiries at Waikato Hospital, you can call 07 839 8666. In case of emergencies requiring immediate medical attention, please call the Waikato Hospital Emergency Department on 07 839 8707. Mental Health Crisis Services are available for emergencies only, and you can reach them on 0800 505 050.

Poisons and Hazardous Chemicals
If you need urgent information regarding poisons and hazardous chemicals, you can call 0800 764 766. During business hours, you can contact the National Poison Centre on 03 479 7248.