Petone Esplanade Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Petone Esplanade is 98.78 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, March 2023, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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98.8
Regional rank #26 / 251 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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3.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 62.6%
    Theft accounts for 62.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.5%
    Burglary accounts for 22.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Petone Esplanade a safe suburb to live in?

    Petone Esplanade ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Petone Esplanade?

    The annual crime rate in Petone Esplanade is 98.78 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Petone Esplanade

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