Makaraka-Awapuni Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Makaraka-Awapuni is 110.487 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 August 2023, September 2023, December 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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110.5
Regional rank #2 / 118 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 62.4%
    Theft accounts for 62.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 24.9%
    Burglary accounts for 24.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.7%
    Assault accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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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 110.487 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Makaraka-Awapuni

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