Greytown Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Greytown is 26.2295 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 115 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, August 2022, March 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 51.8%
  Theft accounts for 51.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 35.0%
  Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 7.9%
  Assault accounts for 7.9 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 3.3%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Greytown a safe suburb to live in?

  Greytown ranks in the top 50 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Greytown?

  The annual crime rate in Greytown is 26.2295 per 1,000 residents.

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