Karamu Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Karamu is 46.2555 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 33 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, July 2022, June 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 52.4%
  Burglary accounts for 52.4 percent of incidents.
• Theft 32.8%
  Theft accounts for 32.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 11.8%
  Assault accounts for 11.8 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.5%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Karamu a safe suburb to live in?

  Karamu ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Karamu?

  The annual crime rate in Karamu is 46.2555 per 1,000 residents.

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