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The annual total crime rate in Ōtaki is 64.154 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, May 2022, September 2022.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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31 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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64.2
Regional rank #43 / 240 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲14.3%(worsening)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft72.1%
Theft accounts for 72.1 percent of incidents.
Burglary20.9%
Burglary accounts for 20.9 percent of incidents.
Assault6.0%
Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences0.6%
Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.4%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.1%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
