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Omahu-Pakowhai Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Omahu-Pakowhai is 75.5208 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, April 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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75.5
Regional rank #16 / 116 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼32.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 52.9%
    Burglary accounts for 52.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 31.9%
    Theft accounts for 31.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.8%
    Assault accounts for 11.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Omahu-Pakowhai a safe suburb to live in?

    Omahu-Pakowhai ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Omahu-Pakowhai?

    The annual crime rate in Omahu-Pakowhai is 75.5208 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Omahu-Pakowhai

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