Hokitika Rural
Westland District•West Coast Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
54
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Crime rate
12.2 per 1,000
Population 1,314
Total crimes (past 12 months)
16
Trend (last 3 months)
→ 0.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#20 / 33
Bottom 39%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Hokitika Rural Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (62.5%), theft (18.8%), and assault (12.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hokitika Rural is 12.1766 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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