Gisborne Central Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Gisborne Central is 5505.05 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, February 2024, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5,505.1
Regional rank #1 / 1,090 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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6.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 75.5%
    Theft accounts for 75.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.7%
    Burglary accounts for 10.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.0 percent of incidents.

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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 5505.05 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Gisborne Central

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