Evans Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Evans Bay is 28.0036 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 102 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, July 2022, September 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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75 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28
Regional rank #102 / 31 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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14.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 71.7%
    Theft accounts for 71.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 24.4%
    Burglary accounts for 24.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.4%
    Assault accounts for 2.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Evans Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Evans Bay 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 Evans Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Evans Bay is 28.0036 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Evans Bay

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