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Newtown North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newtown North is 97.493 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 23 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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13 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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97.5
Regional rank #23 / 210 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲22.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.7%
    Theft accounts for 55.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 30.0%
    Assault accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.4%
    Burglary accounts for 12.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Newtown North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newtown North a safe suburb to live in?

    Newtown North ranks in the top 10 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newtown North?

    The annual crime rate in Newtown North is 97.493 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Newtown North

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