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Waiwhetu North Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waiwhetu North is 156.973 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 15 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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157
Regional rank #15 / 251 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲10.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 81.7%
    Theft accounts for 81.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.4%
    Burglary accounts for 10.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.6%
    Assault accounts for 7.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Waiwhetu North Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waiwhetu North a safe suburb to live in?

    Waiwhetu North ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waiwhetu North?

    The annual crime rate in Waiwhetu North is 156.973 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waiwhetu North

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