Napier Central Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Napier Central is 3936.11 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2024, October 2024, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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3,936.1
Regional rank #1 / 1,417 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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29.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 84.6%
    Theft accounts for 84.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.7%
    Assault accounts for 7.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.3%
    Burglary accounts for 6.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Napier Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Napier Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Napier Central?

    The annual crime rate in Napier Central is 3936.11 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Napier Central

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