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Vivian West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Vivian West is 74.9451 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 31 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, October 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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74.9
Regional rank #31 / 239 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲26%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 66.1%
    Theft accounts for 66.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.3%
    Burglary accounts for 16.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.1%
    Assault accounts for 12.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
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Vivian West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Vivian West a safe suburb to live in?

    Vivian West ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Vivian West?

    The annual crime rate in Vivian West is 74.9451 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Vivian West

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