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Crofton Downs Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Crofton Downs is 27.1377 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 102 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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67 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.1
Regional rank #102 / 53 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲21.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 40.0%
    Theft accounts for 40.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.0%
    Burglary accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Crofton Downs Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Crofton Downs a safe suburb to live in?

    Crofton Downs ranks in the top 44 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Crofton Downs?

    The annual crime rate in Crofton Downs is 27.1377 per 1,000 residents.

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