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Karori North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karori North is 36.6864 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 83 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, January 2024, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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54 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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36.7
Regional rank #83 / 93 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲176.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 73.3%
    Theft accounts for 73.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.1%
    Burglary accounts for 20.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.6%
    Assault accounts for 5.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Karori North a safe suburb to live in?

    Karori North ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karori North?

    The annual crime rate in Karori North is 36.6864 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karori North

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