Hexton Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hexton is 23.2048 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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60 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.2
Regional rank #23 / 74 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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9.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 31.0%
    Theft accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.0%
    Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.0%
    Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons 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 79 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 23.2048 per 1,000 residents.

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