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Waipukurau East Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waipukurau East is 7.1685 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 84 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.2
Regional rank #84 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲150%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Waipukurau East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waipukurau East a safe suburb to live in?

    Waipukurau East ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waipukurau East?

    The annual crime rate in Waipukurau East is 7.1685 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waipukurau East

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