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Courtenay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Courtenay is 186.736 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2025, June 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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186.7
Regional rank #15 / 321 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲47.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 80.0%
    Theft accounts for 80.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.9%
    Assault accounts for 10.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Courtenay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Courtenay a safe suburb to live in?

    Courtenay ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Courtenay?

    The annual crime rate in Courtenay is 186.736 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Courtenay

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