Elsdon-Takapuwahia Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Elsdon-Takapuwahia is 22.3368 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 130 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.3
Regional rank #130 / 52 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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52.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Assault 21.0%
    Assault accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 1.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Elsdon-Takapuwahia Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Elsdon-Takapuwahia a safe suburb to live in?

    Elsdon-Takapuwahia ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Elsdon-Takapuwahia?

    The annual crime rate in Elsdon-Takapuwahia is 22.3368 per 1,000 residents.

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