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Thorndon South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Thorndon South is 116.152 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 19 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, January 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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116.2
Regional rank #19 / 192 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼14.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 72.9%
    Theft accounts for 72.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.5%
    Burglary accounts for 13.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.4%
    Assault accounts for 9.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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Thorndon South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Thorndon South a safe suburb to live in?

    Thorndon South ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Thorndon South?

    The annual crime rate in Thorndon South is 116.152 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Thorndon South

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