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Makaraka-Awapuni Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Makaraka-Awapuni is 87.0787 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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87.1
Regional rank #2 / 93 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼51.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 53.0%
    Theft accounts for 53.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.0%
    Burglary accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Makaraka-Awapuni Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Makaraka-Awapuni a safe suburb to live in?

    Makaraka-Awapuni ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Makaraka-Awapuni?

    The annual crime rate in Makaraka-Awapuni is 87.0787 per 1,000 residents.

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