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The annual total crime rate in Wharekaka is 38.1098 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 14 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, November 2023, January 2024.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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38.1
Regional rank #14 / 75 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft40.1%
Theft accounts for 40.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary34.4%
Burglary accounts for 34.4 percent of incidents.
Assault21.9%
Assault accounts for 21.9 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences2.3%
Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion1.0%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.3%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
