Nelson Park Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Nelson Park is 135.734 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, December 2022, July 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 61.4%
  Theft accounts for 61.4 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 23.2%
  Burglary accounts for 23.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 12.7%
  Assault accounts for 12.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.4%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Nelson Park a safe suburb to live in?

  Nelson Park ranks in the top 6 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 135.734 per 1,000 residents.

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