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Porirua Central Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Porirua Central is 738.384 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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738.4
Regional rank #7 / 731 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼1.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 87.3%
    Theft accounts for 87.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 6.0%
    Burglary accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.6%
    Assault accounts for 5.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
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Porirua Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Porirua Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Porirua Central ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Porirua Central?

    The annual crime rate in Porirua Central is 738.384 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Porirua Central

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