Petone Esplanade Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Petone Esplanade is 104.683 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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104.7
Regional rank #20 / 266 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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7.9%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 48.9%
    Theft accounts for 48.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.0%
    Burglary accounts for 35.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.9%
    Assault accounts for 13.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.8%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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Petone Esplanade Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Petone Esplanade a safe suburb to live in?

    Petone Esplanade ranks in the top 9 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 104.683 per 1,000 residents.

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