Plimmerton Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Plimmerton is 28.8184 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 96 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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50 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.8
Regional rank #96 / 60 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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14.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 34.0%
    Theft accounts for 34.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Plimmerton Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Plimmerton a safe suburb to live in?

    Plimmerton ranks in the top 41 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Plimmerton?

    The annual crime rate in Plimmerton is 28.8184 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Plimmerton

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