Mount Cook East Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mount Cook East is 101.4 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2024, May 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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11 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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101.4
Regional rank #25 / 268 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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45.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 68.3%
    Theft accounts for 68.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.5%
    Assault accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Mount Cook East a safe suburb to live in?

    Mount Cook East ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mount Cook East?

    The annual crime rate in Mount Cook East is 101.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mount Cook East

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