Ōtaki Beach Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtaki Beach is 4.68165 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 218 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, December 2022, February 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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4.7
Regional rank #218 / 10 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 31.0%
    Theft accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.0%
    Burglary accounts for 28.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Ōtaki Beach a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtaki Beach ranks in the top 94 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōtaki Beach?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtaki Beach is 4.68165 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtaki Beach

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