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Tawa North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tawa North is 11.961 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 183 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2022, April 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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70 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12
Regional rank #183 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 58.3%
    Theft accounts for 58.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.1%
    Burglary accounts for 27.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Tawa North a safe suburb to live in?

    Tawa North ranks in the top 79 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tawa North?

    The annual crime rate in Tawa North is 11.961 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tawa North

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