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Hastings Central Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hastings Central is 3325.81 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3,325.8
Regional rank #2 / 1,327 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲15.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 85.5%
    Theft accounts for 85.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.5%
    Assault accounts for 7.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Hastings Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hastings Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Hastings Central ranks in the top 2 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hastings Central?

    The annual crime rate in Hastings Central is 3325.81 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hastings Central

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