Newlands North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newlands North is 27.7221 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 99 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, October 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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62 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.7
Regional rank #99 / 83 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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41.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 54.0%
    Theft accounts for 54.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.0%
    Assault accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Newlands North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newlands North a safe suburb to live in?

    Newlands North ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newlands North?

    The annual crime rate in Newlands North is 27.7221 per 1,000 residents.

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