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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 15.361 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 76 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, August 2023, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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78 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.4
Regional rank #76 / 30 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲225%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 41.6%
    Burglary accounts for 41.6 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.3%
    Theft accounts for 36.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.6%
    Assault accounts for 18.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.9%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.9 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 81 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 15.361 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waipukurau East

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