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Mount Cook South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mount Cook South is 130.354 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2023, January 2025, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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11 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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130.4
Regional rank #18 / 140 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.8%
    Theft accounts for 59.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.1%
    Burglary accounts for 28.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.8%
    Assault accounts for 10.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

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

    Mount Cook South ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mount Cook South?

    The annual crime rate in Mount Cook South is 130.354 per 1,000 residents.

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