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Tawa South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tawa South is 33.0091 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 86 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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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33
Regional rank #86 / 112 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲125%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 58.9%
    Theft accounts for 58.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 33.9%
    Assault accounts for 33.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 5.4%
    Burglary accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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Tawa South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Tawa South a safe suburb to live in?

    Tawa South ranks in the top 37 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 33.0091 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tawa South

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