East Cape
Gisborne District•Gisborne Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
37
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Crime rate
28.2 per 1,000
Population 1,455
Total crimes (past 12 months)
41
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 33.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#22 / 29
Bottom 24%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026East Cape Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (53.8%), theft (30.8%), and assault (15.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in East Cape is 28.1787 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2021, Jun 2023, Apr 2025.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2021, June 2023, and April 2025.
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