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Newtown West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newtown West is 83.5588 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 27 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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83.6
Regional rank #27 / 278 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲29.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 64.0%
    Theft accounts for 64.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 18.3%
    Burglary accounts for 18.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.5%
    Assault accounts for 16.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Newtown West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newtown West a safe suburb to live in?

    Newtown West ranks in the top 12 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 83.5588 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Newtown West

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