Is Waipaoa a safe suburb to live in?

Waipaoa ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Waipaoa?

The annual crime rate in Waipaoa is 34.7123 per 1,000 residents.

Waipaoa Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Waipaoa is 34.7123 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 17 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, April 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score

Crimes / 1,000

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3-Month Trend

Offence Breakdown

Burglary 44.3%
Theft 43.3%
Assault 8.5%
Sexual Offences 3.5%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%

FAQ

Is Waipaoa a safe suburb to live in?

Waipaoa ranks in the top 59 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Waipaoa?

The annual crime rate in Waipaoa is 34.7123 per 1,000 residents.