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Hāwera West Safety Snapshot

Taranaki, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hāwera West is 16.7715 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, March 2023, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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67 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16.8
Regional rank #40 / 32 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼44.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 41.3%
    Theft accounts for 41.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 34.8%
    Burglary accounts for 34.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.0%
    Assault accounts for 20.0 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 Hāwera West a safe suburb to live in?

    Hāwera West ranks in the top 61 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hāwera West?

    The annual crime rate in Hāwera West is 16.7715 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hāwera West

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