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Karori South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karori South is 18.3086 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 154 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, April 2022, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.3
Regional rank #154 / 63 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼44.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.8%
    Theft accounts for 65.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.3%
    Burglary accounts for 21.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.3%
    Assault accounts for 8.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Karori South a safe suburb to live in?

    Karori South ranks in the top 66 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karori South?

    The annual crime rate in Karori South is 18.3086 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karori South

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