Hāwera Central Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hāwera Central is 126.463 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 September 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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126.5
Regional rank #4 / 335 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲7.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 72.8%
    Theft accounts for 72.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.9%
    Assault accounts for 9.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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Hāwera Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

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 126.463 per 1,000 residents.

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