Linden Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Linden is 37.0708 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 80 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, May 2023, June 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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36 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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37.1
Regional rank #80 / 122 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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56.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.1%
    Theft accounts for 48.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.6%
    Burglary accounts for 39.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Linden a safe suburb to live in?

    Linden ranks in the top 34 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 37.0708 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Linden

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