3Hastings District
Hastings District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 19,966 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 | 80 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 734 | 831.3 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 5 | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 60 | 68 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 1,004 | 1,137 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 559 | 633.1 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 1,481 | 1,677.2 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 1,036 | 1,173.3 | 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 | 80 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 739 |
| Robbery | 60 |
| Theft and burglary | 4,080 |
Questions about crime in Hastings District
- Is Hastings District safe?
- Hastings District: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Hastings District?
- Hastings District: Weighted crime: 19,966 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Napier City 1/10
- Central Hawke's Bay District 9/10
- Rangitikei District 7/10
- Wairoa District 3/10
- Taupo District 3/10
- Manawatu District 5/10
- Tararua District 6/10
- Ruapehu District 5/10
