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Hāwera Central Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hāwera Central is 122.688 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 4 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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122.7
Regional rank #4 / 325 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼5.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 75.2%
    Theft accounts for 75.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.4%
    Burglary accounts for 12.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.8%
    Assault accounts for 9.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Hāwera Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Hāwera Central ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hāwera Central?

    The annual crime rate in Hāwera Central is 122.688 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hāwera Central

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