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Waipukurau West Safety Snapshot

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waipukurau West is 55.1268 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, August 2023, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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23 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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55.1
Regional rank #26 / 150 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼14.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 56.7%
    Theft accounts for 56.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.4%
    Burglary accounts for 22.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.5%
    Assault accounts for 14.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Waipukurau West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waipukurau West a safe suburb to live in?

    Waipukurau West ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waipukurau West?

    The annual crime rate in Waipukurau West is 55.1268 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waipukurau West

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