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Poets Block Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Poets Block is 30.2653 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 90 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.3
Regional rank #90 / 73 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲43.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 36.0%
    Theft accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.0%
    Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Poets Block Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Poets Block a safe suburb to live in?

    Poets Block ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Poets Block?

    The annual crime rate in Poets Block is 30.2653 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Poets Block

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