Flaxmere West Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Flaxmere West is 23.7336 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 59 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, May 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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44 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.7
Regional rank #59 / 67 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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54.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 39.6%
    Burglary accounts for 39.6 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.2%
    Theft accounts for 35.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 21.5%
    Assault accounts for 21.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Flaxmere West a safe suburb to live in?

    Flaxmere West ranks in the top 63 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Flaxmere West?

    The annual crime rate in Flaxmere West is 23.7336 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Flaxmere West

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