Kelson Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Kelson is 11.1576 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 194 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2024, February 2024, June 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 59.9%
  Theft accounts for 59.9 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 34.2%
  Burglary accounts for 34.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 4.6%
  Assault accounts for 4.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.7%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Kelson a safe suburb to live in?

  Kelson ranks in the top 84 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Kelson?

  The annual crime rate in Kelson is 11.1576 per 1,000 residents.

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