Hokitika
Westland District•West Coast Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
49
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Crime rate
25.0 per 1,000
Population 3,240
Total crimes (past 12 months)
81
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 31.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#11 / 33
Top 33%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Hokitika Overview
Crime Count
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (71.6%), assault (13.6%), and burglary (11.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hokitika is 25 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and May 2026.
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