Meeanee-Awatoto Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Meeanee-Awatoto is 29.7089 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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29.7
Regional rank #45 / 100 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 46.0%
    Burglary accounts for 46.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.0%
    Theft accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.0%
    Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Meeanee-Awatoto Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Meeanee-Awatoto a safe suburb to live in?

    Meeanee-Awatoto ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Meeanee-Awatoto?

    The annual crime rate in Meeanee-Awatoto is 29.7089 per 1,000 residents.

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