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Oriental Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oriental Bay is 42.7928 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 61 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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33 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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42.8
Regional rank #61 / 57 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲30.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 25.0%
    Burglary accounts for 25.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Oriental Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Oriental Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Oriental Bay ranks in the top 26 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oriental Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Oriental Bay is 42.7928 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oriental Bay

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