9Central Hawke's Bay District
Central Hawke's Bay District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 8,991 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 2 | 12.5 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 70 | 438.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 10 | 62.7 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 120 | 752.4 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 37 | 232 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 28 | 175.5 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 122 | 764.9 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 2 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 70 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Theft and burglary | 307 |
Questions about crime in Central Hawke's Bay District
- Is Central Hawke's Bay District safe?
- Central Hawke's Bay District: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Central Hawke's Bay District?
- Central Hawke's Bay District: Weighted crime: 8,991 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Hastings District 3/10
- Manawatu District 5/10
- Rangitikei District 7/10
- Palmerston North City 1/10
- Masterton District 5/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
