Poets Block Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Poets Block is 37.3134 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 79 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, April 2024, June 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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37.3
Regional rank #79 / 90 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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41.2%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 51.8%
    Theft accounts for 51.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.5%
    Burglary accounts for 32.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.9%
    Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Poets Block a safe suburb to live in?

    Poets Block ranks in the top 34 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 37.3134 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Poets Block

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