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Ōwhiro Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōwhiro Bay is 10.101 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 201 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, November 2023, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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90 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10.1
Regional rank #201 / 20 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.0%
    Theft accounts for 44.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.0%
    Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Ōwhiro Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōwhiro Bay ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ōwhiro Bay?

    The annual crime rate in Ōwhiro Bay is 10.101 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōwhiro Bay

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