1Napier City
Napier City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New Zealand · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 24,211 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 46 | 69.3 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 613 | 923.2 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 6 | 9 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 62 | 93.4 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 916 | 1,379.5 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 541 | 814.8 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 1,776 | 2,674.7 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 1,002 | 1,509 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 46 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 619 |
| Robbery | 62 |
| Theft and burglary | 4,235 |
Questions about crime in Napier City
- Is Napier City safe?
- Napier City: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Napier City?
- Napier City: Weighted crime: 24,211 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
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- Taupo District 3/10
- Manawatu District 5/10
- Tararua District 6/10
- Palmerston North City 1/10
