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Pāuatahanui Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pāuatahanui is 27.6074 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 100 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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27.6
Regional rank #100 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 13.0%
    Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.0%
    Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Pāuatahanui Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pāuatahanui a safe suburb to live in?

    Pāuatahanui ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pāuatahanui?

    The annual crime rate in Pāuatahanui is 27.6074 per 1,000 residents.

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