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Linden Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Linden is 22.4856 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 126 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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51 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.5
Regional rank #126 / 74 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼41.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 32.0%
    Theft accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Linden Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Linden a safe suburb to live in?

    Linden 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 Linden?

    The annual crime rate in Linden is 22.4856 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Linden

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