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Hexton Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hexton is 20.3826 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, May 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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69 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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20.4
Regional rank #24 / 65 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲28.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 45.5%
    Theft accounts for 45.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.1%
    Burglary accounts for 39.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.4%
    Assault accounts for 11.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Hexton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hexton a safe suburb to live in?

    Hexton ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hexton?

    The annual crime rate in Hexton is 20.3826 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hexton

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