Tauherenikau Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tauherenikau is 11.3422 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 193 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, March 2024, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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57 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.3
Regional rank #193 / 18 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 31.0%
    Burglary accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.0%
    Assault accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Tauherenikau Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tauherenikau a safe suburb to live in?

    Tauherenikau ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tauherenikau?

    The annual crime rate in Tauherenikau is 11.3422 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tauherenikau

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