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Karori East Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karori East is 17.4978 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 161 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, May 2022, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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80 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.5
Regional rank #161 / 60 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼22.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 64.7%
    Theft accounts for 64.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.9%
    Burglary accounts for 26.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.5%
    Assault accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Karori East a safe suburb to live in?

    Karori East ranks in the top 69 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 17.4978 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karori East

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