Area Legislators Seek Feedback from Neighborhood Security Watch Leaders on Crime/Safety Concerns in Mānoa
- Sen. Carol Fukunaga
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
Many thanks to Mānoa Neighborhood Security Watch block captains, coordinators and supporters for your questions and comments at the September 23rd NSW Meeting and Community Safety Forum!
Sharing HPD Dashboard Crime Statistics
We shared the accompanying crime statistics updates from Honolulu Police Department’s online Dashboard, and the data for the first 3 quarters of 2025 was sobering:
Here’s a sampling of the concerns identified in written comments from the surveys collected at the meeting:
Beats 750 and 751 - Traffic safety and related issues: “How to reduce road rage, speeding and traffic laws – running red, yellow lights.” “There is a lot of noise pollution around 11pm-1am with cars/motorcycles with loud engines and this is always a disturbance in the neighborhood.” “Speeding noisy motorcycles, cars at night on Woodlawn Drive speeding.”
Beat 750 - Safety around Manoa District Park: “We would greatly appreciate your assistance doing a round of Manoa Valley park at 10:00 PM just before closing. We have a number of ‘crazy’ people living in the park.” “More police patrols at public park.” “Promote NSW so we can get those streets/areas without a block captain filled.”
Beat 752 – “It seems police cars are more visible driving by – that’s good and thank you.” “Keep circulating through our street and check cars parked illegally. Thanks HPD for coming when we call 911.”
Revitalizing Neighborhood Security Networks
Manoa NSW Coordinator Norman Wong acknowledged concerns about speeding, student parking congestion, and suspicious activity — urging residents to report all incidents via HPD’s non-emergency line, Honolulu 311 app, or to elected officials.
Next Steps and Community Engagement
Crime surveys were collected to shape future safety priorities. Area legislators and NSW members will address neighbors’ concerns with HPD and other state/county agencies who deal with public safety, mental health/houseless challenges and related issues.
This year's forum reaffirmed a central truth: safe communities start with informed, connected neighbors — we applaud Mānoa neighbors for leading by example.