Puketapu-Eskdale Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Puketapu-Eskdale is 12.6206 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 82 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, March 2023, November 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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72 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.6
Regional rank #82 / 34 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 57.9%
    Burglary accounts for 57.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 32.2%
    Theft accounts for 32.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.2%
    Assault accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Puketapu-Eskdale a safe suburb to live in?

    Puketapu-Eskdale ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Puketapu-Eskdale?

    The annual crime rate in Puketapu-Eskdale is 12.6206 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Puketapu-Eskdale

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