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Whataupoko East Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whataupoko East is 15.6495 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2023, August 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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70 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.6
Regional rank #25 / 30 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲22.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.5%
    Theft accounts for 46.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.6%
    Burglary accounts for 39.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.9%
    Assault accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Whataupoko East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whataupoko East a safe suburb to live in?

    Whataupoko East ranks in the top 86 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whataupoko East?

    The annual crime rate in Whataupoko East is 15.6495 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whataupoko East

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