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Ōwhiro Bay Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ōwhiro Bay is 13.6364 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 161 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, December 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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77 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.6
Regional rank #161 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 11.0%
    Theft accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Ōwhiro Bay Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Ōwhiro Bay a safe suburb to live in?

    Ōwhiro Bay ranks in the top 69 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 13.6364 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ōwhiro Bay

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