Is Aorangi Forest a safe suburb to live in?

Aorangi Forest ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Aorangi Forest?

The annual crime rate in Aorangi Forest is 16.6667 per 1,000 residents.

Aorangi Forest Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Aorangi Forest is 16.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 165 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, October 2023, January 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

81 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

16.7

Regional rank #165 / 27 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼60%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 50.0%
Burglary accounts for 50.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 34.0%
Theft accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 9.0%
Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Aorangi Forest a safe suburb to live in?

Aorangi Forest ranks in the top 71 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Aorangi Forest?

The annual crime rate in Aorangi Forest is 16.6667 per 1,000 residents.