Is Whakaki a safe suburb to live in?

Whakaki ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Whakaki?

The annual crime rate in Whakaki is 37.5375 per 1,000 residents.

Whakaki Safety Snapshot

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The annual total crime rate in Whakaki is 37.5375 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

25 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

37.5

Regional rank #36 / 25 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲25%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents.

Updated 12 September 2026 at 12:00 am

Burglary 15.0%
Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 5.0%
Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 4.0%
Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Whakaki Demographics

2023 Census data

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FAQ

Is Whakaki a safe suburb to live in?

Whakaki ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Whakaki?

The annual crime rate in Whakaki is 37.5375 per 1,000 residents.