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Ōtaki Forks Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōtaki Forks is 26.7131 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 110 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, April 2023, February 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.7
Regional rank #110 / 23 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 43.0%
    Burglary accounts for 43.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 21.0%
    Theft accounts for 21.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.0%
    Assault accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ōtaki Forks a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōtaki Forks ranks in the top 47 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōtaki Forks?

    The annual crime rate in Ōtaki Forks is 26.7131 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōtaki Forks

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