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Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) is 5.02513 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 217 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, February 2022, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5
Regional rank #217 / 3 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) ranks in the top 94 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District)?

    The annual crime rate in Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) is 5.02513 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District)

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