Is Martinborough a safe suburb to live in?

Martinborough ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Martinborough?

The annual crime rate in Martinborough is 24.3506 per 1,000 residents.

Martinborough Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Martinborough is 24.3506 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 120 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, October 2022, July 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

52 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

24.4

Regional rank #120 / 45 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲55.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 50.8%
Theft accounts for 50.8 percent of incidents.
Burglary 36.6%
Burglary accounts for 36.6 percent of incidents.
Assault 11.5%
Assault accounts for 11.5 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.1%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Martinborough a safe suburb to live in?

Martinborough ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Martinborough?

The annual crime rate in Martinborough is 24.3506 per 1,000 residents.