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 53.0004 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, November 2022, August 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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53
Regional rank #29 / 121 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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52.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 77.7%
    Theft accounts for 77.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.5%
    Burglary accounts for 14.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.3%
    Assault accounts for 7.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

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

    Bay View (Napier City) ranks in the top 31 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 53.0004 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bay View (Napier City)

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