Wainui-Okitu Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wainui-Okitu is 31.3901 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 19 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, December 2023, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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51 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.4
Regional rank #19 / 63 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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36.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.1%
    Theft accounts for 58.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 31.9%
    Burglary accounts for 31.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.7%
    Assault accounts for 6.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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Wainui-Okitu Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wainui-Okitu a safe suburb to live in?

    Wainui-Okitu ranks in the top 66 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wainui-Okitu?

    The annual crime rate in Wainui-Okitu is 31.3901 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wainui-Okitu

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