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Tawa Central Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tawa Central is 72.7409 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 34 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, September 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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23 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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72.7
Regional rank #34 / 194 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲11.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.8%
    Theft accounts for 77.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 12.4%
    Burglary accounts for 12.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.7%
    Assault accounts for 6.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Tawa Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tawa Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Tawa Central ranks in the top 15 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tawa Central?

    The annual crime rate in Tawa Central is 72.7409 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tawa Central

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