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Tawa North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tawa North is 8.1838 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 200 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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89 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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8.2
Regional rank #200 / 26 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼60%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 13.0%
    Burglary accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Tawa North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tawa North a safe suburb to live in?

    Tawa North ranks in the top 86 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 8.1838 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tawa North

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