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Avalon West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Avalon West is 26.3633 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 104 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.4
Regional rank #104 / 73 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼53.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 38.0%
    Theft accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.0%
    Burglary accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Avalon West Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Avalon West a safe suburb to live in?

    Avalon West ranks in the top 45 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Avalon West?

    The annual crime rate in Avalon West is 26.3633 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Avalon West

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