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Petone East Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Petone East is 71.2836 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 35 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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17 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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71.3
Regional rank #35 / 281 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲18.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 55.5%
    Theft accounts for 55.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.1%
    Burglary accounts for 33.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.3%
    Assault accounts for 9.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Petone East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Petone East a safe suburb to live in?

    Petone East ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Petone East?

    The annual crime rate in Petone East is 71.2836 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Petone East

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