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Heretaunga Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Heretaunga is 39.7631 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 67 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2026, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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39 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.8
Regional rank #67 / 94 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 64.0%
    Theft accounts for 64.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Heretaunga Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Heretaunga a safe suburb to live in?

    Heretaunga ranks in the top 29 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Heretaunga?

    The annual crime rate in Heretaunga is 39.7631 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Heretaunga

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