Elgin Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Elgin is 43.7158 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, September 2024, October 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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43.7
Regional rank #8 / 120 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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3.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 42.7%
    Theft accounts for 42.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.0%
    Assault accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 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 28 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 43.7158 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Elgin

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