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Elgin Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Elgin is 28.4153 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 19 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.4
Regional rank #19 / 78 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲11.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 36.0%
    Theft accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.0%
    Assault accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Elgin Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Elgin a safe suburb to live in?

    Elgin ranks in the top 66 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Elgin?

    The annual crime rate in Elgin is 28.4153 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Elgin

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