Wainuiomata West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wainuiomata West is 31.7708 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 91 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2024, July 2024, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.8
Regional rank #91 / 122 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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26.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 50.9%
    Theft accounts for 50.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.9%
    Burglary accounts for 28.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.9%
    Assault accounts for 16.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.4%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.4 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 39 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 31.7708 per 1,000 residents.

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