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The annual total crime rate in Newtown South is 78.5311 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 35 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, December 2022, October 2024.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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78.5
Regional rank #35 / 278 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲48.3%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft75.1%
Theft accounts for 75.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary15.8%
Burglary accounts for 15.8 percent of incidents.
Assault7.2%
Assault accounts for 7.2 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences0.9%
Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.9%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.1%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
