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Nelson Park Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Nelson Park is 120.499 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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120.5
Regional rank #7 / 261 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲27.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 62.8%
    Theft accounts for 62.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.8%
    Burglary accounts for 26.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.4%
    Assault accounts for 8.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Nelson Park Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Nelson Park a safe suburb to live in?

    Nelson Park ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Nelson Park?

    The annual crime rate in Nelson Park is 120.499 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Nelson Park

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