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Newtown South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newtown South is 103.39 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 22 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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17 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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103.4
Regional rank #22 / 366 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼4.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 68.3%
    Theft accounts for 68.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.8%
    Assault accounts for 15.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.3%
    Burglary accounts for 15.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Newtown South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newtown South a safe suburb to live in?

    Newtown South ranks in the top 9 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newtown South?

    The annual crime rate in Newtown South is 103.39 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Newtown South

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