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Lyall Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Lyall Bay is 50.2707 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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50.3
Regional rank #51 / 130 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼10.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 73.1%
    Theft accounts for 73.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.4%
    Assault accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Lyall Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Lyall Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Lyall Bay ranks in the top 22 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Lyall Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Lyall Bay is 50.2707 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Lyall Bay

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