Solway North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Solway North is 26.4977 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 113 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, May 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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48 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.5
Regional rank #113 / 69 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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130%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 49.7%
    Theft accounts for 49.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.7%
    Burglary accounts for 33.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.4%
    Assault accounts for 11.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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Solway North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Solway North a safe suburb to live in?

    Solway North ranks in the top 49 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Solway North?

    The annual crime rate in Solway North is 26.4977 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Solway North

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