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Newtown West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newtown West is 102.495 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, December 2022, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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102.5
Regional rank #24 / 341 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲1.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 77.8%
    Theft accounts for 77.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.5%
    Burglary accounts for 11.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.5%
    Assault accounts for 9.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Newtown West a safe suburb to live in?

    Newtown West 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 West?

    The annual crime rate in Newtown West is 102.495 per 1,000 residents.

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