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Houghton Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Houghton Bay is 25.4939 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.5
Regional rank #112 / 40 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 25.0%
    Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Houghton Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Houghton Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Houghton Bay ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Houghton Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Houghton Bay is 25.4939 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Houghton Bay

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