Epuni West Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Epuni West is 52.9394 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 53 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, July 2024, December 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 59.3%
  Theft accounts for 59.3 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 24.9%
  Burglary accounts for 24.9 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.1%
  Assault accounts for 14.1 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.1%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Epuni West a safe suburb to live in?

  Epuni West ranks in the top 23 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 52.9394 per 1,000 residents.

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