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Oriental Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oriental Bay is 51.8018 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 55 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, May 2022, June 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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34 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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51.8
Regional rank #55 / 69 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼59.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 63.3%
    Theft accounts for 63.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.5%
    Burglary accounts for 25.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Oriental Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Oriental Bay ranks in the top 24 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 51.8018 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oriental Bay

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