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Wainuiomata Central Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wainuiomata Central is 123.825 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 16 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, August 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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10 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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123.8
Regional rank #16 / 237 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲34.1%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 75.9%
    Theft accounts for 75.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.8%
    Assault accounts for 11.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.1%
    Burglary accounts for 10.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Wainuiomata Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wainuiomata Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Wainuiomata Central ranks in the top 7 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wainuiomata Central?

    The annual crime rate in Wainuiomata Central is 123.825 per 1,000 residents.

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