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Karori East Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karori East is 11.9568 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 172 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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79 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12
Regional rank #172 / 41 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 23.0%
    Theft accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Karori East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Karori East a safe suburb to live in?

    Karori East ranks in the top 74 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karori East?

    The annual crime rate in Karori East is 11.9568 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karori East

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