Maraekakaho

Hastings DistrictHawke's Bay Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

100

Crime rate

3.8 per 1,000

Population 1,575

Total crimes (past 12 months)

6

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 33.3%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#89 / 94

Bottom 5%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Maraekakaho Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (66.7%) and theft (33.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Maraekakaho is 3.8095 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 89 within Hawke's Bay Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.

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Crime activity peaked in March, May, and June 2026.

Maraekakaho crime statistics: common questions

Is Maraekakaho safe?

Maraekakaho recorded 6 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents across about 1,575 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.

What is the crime rate in Maraekakaho?

The crime rate in Maraekakaho is 3.8 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 6 recorded offences across about 1,575 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.

What is the most common crime in Maraekakaho?

The most common offence category in Maraekakaho is burglary, with 4 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 67% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (2).

Is crime going up or down in Maraekakaho?

Recorded offences in Maraekakaho have fallen 33.3% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.

How does Maraekakaho compare with other suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region?

Maraekakaho ranks 89 of 94 suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Maraekakaho only with other suburbs in Hawke's Bay Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Maraekakaho come from?

Figures for Maraekakaho, Hastings District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.

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