Onslow Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Onslow is 13.5593 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 179 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, July 2024, August 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 61.2%
  Theft accounts for 61.2 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 28.2%
  Burglary accounts for 28.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 8.7%
  Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Onslow a safe suburb to live in?

  Onslow ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Onslow?

  The annual crime rate in Onslow is 13.5593 per 1,000 residents.

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