Te Arai
Gisborne District•Gisborne Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
61
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Crime rate
14.9 per 1,000
Population 1,275
Total crimes (past 12 months)
19
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#27 / 29
Bottom 7%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Te Arai Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (57.9%), theft (31.6%), and assault (5.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Te Arai is 14.902 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Gisborne Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, March 2026, and June 2026.
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