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Wainuiomata West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wainuiomata West is 14.3229 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 157 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, November 2025, December 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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65 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.3
Regional rank #157 / 55 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 18.0%
    Burglary accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 18.0%
    Theft accounts for 18.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.0%
    Assault accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Wainuiomata West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Wainuiomata West a safe suburb to live in?

    Wainuiomata West ranks in the top 68 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wainuiomata West?

    The annual crime rate in Wainuiomata West is 14.3229 per 1,000 residents.

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