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Whataupoko West Safety Snapshot

Gisborne, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whataupoko West is 44.0341 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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43 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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44
Regional rank #11 / 93 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼28.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.0%
    Theft accounts for 55.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.0%
    Burglary accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Whataupoko West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whataupoko West a safe suburb to live in?

    Whataupoko West ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Gisborne Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whataupoko West?

    The annual crime rate in Whataupoko West is 44.0341 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whataupoko West

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