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Solway South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Solway South is 20.9993 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 135 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, January 2023, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21
Regional rank #135 / 87 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼9.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 44.4%
    Burglary accounts for 44.4 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 40.2%
    Theft accounts for 40.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.6%
    Assault accounts for 12.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 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 Solway South a safe suburb to live in?

    Solway South ranks in the top 58 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Solway South?

    The annual crime rate in Solway South is 20.9993 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Solway South

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