Kokotau Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Kokotau is 11.9048 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 185 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, May 2022, July 2022.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 46.0%
  Burglary accounts for 46.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 28.0%
  Theft accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 7.0%
  Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Kokotau a safe suburb to live in?

  Kokotau ranks in the top 80 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Kokotau?

  The annual crime rate in Kokotau is 11.9048 per 1,000 residents.

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