Crime levels in the region increased significantly after Cyclone Gabrielle but had returned to normal levels within a week, police statistics show. In the wake of the storm, police deployed an extra 145 staff to the Eastern District — which covers Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Gisborne and the East Coast — to support the initial response, and extra staff remain in the district assisting with the recovery phase. Eastern District Commander Superintendent Jeanette Park said crime and safety had been a concern for communities.

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