Tawa South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tawa South is 71.3233 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, August 2024, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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27 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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71.3
Regional rank #40 / 242 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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13.8%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 77.9%
    Theft accounts for 77.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 8.5%
    Burglary accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Tawa South a safe suburb to live in?

    Tawa South ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tawa South?

    The annual crime rate in Tawa South is 71.3233 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tawa South

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