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Lytton Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lytton is 31.1203 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, October 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.1
Regional rank #21 / 45 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲75%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 47.1%
    Theft accounts for 47.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 32.4%
    Assault accounts for 32.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.2%
    Burglary accounts for 16.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Lytton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lytton a safe suburb to live in?

    Lytton ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lytton?

    The annual crime rate in Lytton is 31.1203 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lytton

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