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Newlands South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newlands South is 16.5837 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 150 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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78 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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16.6
Regional rank #150 / 40 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲100%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Newlands South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newlands South a safe suburb to live in?

    Newlands South ranks in the top 65 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newlands South?

    The annual crime rate in Newlands South is 16.5837 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Newlands South

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