Southgate Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Southgate is 17.8404 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 160 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, February 2024, September 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 33.0%
  Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 11.0%
  Burglary accounts for 11.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 4.0%
  Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Southgate a safe suburb to live in?

  Southgate ranks in the top 69 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Southgate?

  The annual crime rate in Southgate is 17.8404 per 1,000 residents.

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