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Pāuatahanui Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pāuatahanui is 18.4049 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 150 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, March 2022, April 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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68 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.4
Regional rank #150 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼42.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 45.0%
    Theft accounts for 45.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.0%
    Burglary accounts for 38.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.0%
    Assault accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Pāuatahanui a safe suburb to live in?

    Pāuatahanui ranks in the top 65 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 18.4049 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Pāuatahanui

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