Epuni West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Epuni West is 52.016 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 49 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52
Regional rank #49 / 169 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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8.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 50.3%
    Theft accounts for 50.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 24.9%
    Burglary accounts for 24.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.7%
    Assault accounts for 20.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.6%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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Epuni West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Epuni West a safe suburb to live in?

    Epuni West ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Epuni West?

    The annual crime rate in Epuni West is 52.016 per 1,000 residents.

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