Bluff Hill Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Bluff Hill is 45.8045 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, April 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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38 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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45.8
Regional rank #34 / 119 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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27.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.0%
    Theft accounts for 63.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.1%
    Burglary accounts for 23.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.6%
    Assault accounts for 11.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Bluff Hill a safe suburb to live in?

    Bluff Hill ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Bluff Hill?

    The annual crime rate in Bluff Hill is 45.8045 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Bluff Hill

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