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Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara is 171.617 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 14 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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171.6
Regional rank #14 / 156 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲2.4%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 61.5%
    Theft accounts for 61.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.6%
    Assault accounts for 18.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
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Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara a safe suburb to live in?

    Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara?

    The annual crime rate in Pipitea-Kaiwharawhara is 171.617 per 1,000 residents.

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