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Carterton South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Carterton South is 15.5408 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 169 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, December 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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76 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.5
Regional rank #169 / 49 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲60%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 51.2%
    Burglary accounts for 51.2 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.3%
    Theft accounts for 36.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.9%
    Assault accounts for 10.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Carterton South a safe suburb to live in?

    Carterton South ranks in the top 73 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Carterton South?

    The annual crime rate in Carterton South is 15.5408 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Carterton South

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