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Waiwhetu South Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waiwhetu South is 36.2932 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 75 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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36.3
Regional rank #75 / 103 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 43.7%
    Burglary accounts for 43.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 37.9%
    Theft accounts for 37.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.6%
    Assault accounts for 14.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waiwhetu South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waiwhetu South a safe suburb to live in?

    Waiwhetu South ranks in the top 32 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waiwhetu South?

    The annual crime rate in Waiwhetu South is 36.2932 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waiwhetu South

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