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Karori West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Karori West is 22.7442 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 125 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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52 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.7
Regional rank #125 / 61 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲23.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 39.0%
    Theft accounts for 39.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Karori West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Karori West a safe suburb to live in?

    Karori West ranks in the top 54 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Karori West?

    The annual crime rate in Karori West is 22.7442 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Karori West

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