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Island Bay West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Island Bay West is 17.5109 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 146 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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73 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.5
Regional rank #146 / 56 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲18.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 38.0%
    Theft accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Island Bay West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Island Bay West a safe suburb to live in?

    Island Bay West ranks in the top 63 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Island Bay West?

    The annual crime rate in Island Bay West is 17.5109 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Island Bay West

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