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Ngaio South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ngaio South is 11.5512 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 175 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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85 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.6
Regional rank #175 / 35 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲57.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Ngaio South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ngaio South a safe suburb to live in?

    Ngaio South ranks in the top 75 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ngaio South?

    The annual crime rate in Ngaio South is 11.5512 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ngaio South

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