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Porirua East Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Porirua East is 116.331 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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116.3
Regional rank #18 / 260 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼30.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 64.6%
    Theft accounts for 64.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.1%
    Burglary accounts for 28.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.5%
    Assault accounts for 6.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Porirua East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Porirua East a safe suburb to live in?

    Porirua East ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Porirua East?

    The annual crime rate in Porirua East is 116.331 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Porirua East

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