Bay View (Napier City) Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bay View (Napier City) is 72.7113 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 14 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, December 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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21 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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72.7
Regional rank #14 / 166 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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26.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.1%
    Theft accounts for 77.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.9%
    Burglary accounts for 13.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.4%
    Assault accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.6%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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Bay View (Napier City) Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Bay View (Napier City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Bay View (Napier City) ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bay View (Napier City)?

    The annual crime rate in Bay View (Napier City) is 72.7113 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bay View (Napier City)

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