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Gisborne Central Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gisborne Central is 5510.1 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5,510.1
Regional rank #1 / 1,091 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲17.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 74.2%
    Theft accounts for 74.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.9%
    Assault accounts for 13.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.8%
    Burglary accounts for 9.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Gisborne Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Gisborne Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Gisborne Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Gisborne Central?

    The annual crime rate in Gisborne Central is 5510.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gisborne Central

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