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Karaka Bay-Worser Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karaka Bay-Worser Bay is 30.8008 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 95 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, January 2024, October 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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49 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.8
Regional rank #95 / 45 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼28.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.2%
    Theft accounts for 59.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 30.0%
    Burglary accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Karaka Bay-Worser Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Karaka Bay-Worser Bay ranks in the top 41 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karaka Bay-Worser Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Karaka Bay-Worser Bay is 30.8008 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karaka Bay-Worser Bay

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