Heretaunga Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Heretaunga is 61.3367 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 46 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2023, April 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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61.3
Regional rank #46 / 145 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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8.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 69.9%
    Theft accounts for 69.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.4%
    Burglary accounts for 19.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.2%
    Assault accounts for 8.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Heretaunga a safe suburb to live in?

    Heretaunga ranks in the top 20 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 61.3367 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Heretaunga

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