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Karori South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karori South is 17.4368 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 147 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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60 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.4
Regional rank #147 / 60 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲5.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.0%
    Burglary accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Karori South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Karori South a safe suburb to live in?

    Karori South ranks in the top 63 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 17.4368 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karori South

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