Maungaraki Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Maungaraki is 9.8039 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 189 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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81 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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9.8
Regional rank #189 / 39 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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35.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 25.0%
    Theft accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 5.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Maungaraki Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Maungaraki a safe suburb to live in?

    Maungaraki ranks in the top 81 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Maungaraki?

    The annual crime rate in Maungaraki is 9.8039 per 1,000 residents.

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