Otaihanga Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Otaihanga is 24.4755 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 119 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, April 2024, June 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 36.0%
  Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 30.0%
  Theft accounts for 30.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 13.0%
  Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Otaihanga a safe suburb to live in?

  Otaihanga ranks in the top 51 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Otaihanga?

  The annual crime rate in Otaihanga is 24.4755 per 1,000 residents.

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