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Hokitika Rural Safety Snapshot

West Coast, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hokitika Rural is 18.2648 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, September 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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74 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.3
Regional rank #15 / 24 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼28.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 43.0%
    Burglary accounts for 43.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.0%
    Theft accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.0%
    Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Hokitika Rural Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hokitika Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Hokitika Rural ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hokitika Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Hokitika Rural is 18.2648 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hokitika Rural

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