Delaney Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Delaney is 36.8646 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 82 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, January 2023, January 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 44.9%
  Burglary accounts for 44.9 percent of incidents.
• Theft 41.3%
  Theft accounts for 41.3 percent of incidents.
• Assault 11.0%
  Assault accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.1%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Delaney a safe suburb to live in?

  Delaney ranks in the top 35 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Delaney?

  The annual crime rate in Delaney is 36.8646 per 1,000 residents.

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