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Waterloo East Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waterloo East is 28.7747 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 97 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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42 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.8
Regional rank #97 / 89 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲37.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 47.0%
    Theft accounts for 47.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.0%
    Burglary accounts for 32.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waterloo East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waterloo East a safe suburb to live in?

    Waterloo East ranks in the top 42 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waterloo East?

    The annual crime rate in Waterloo East is 28.7747 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waterloo East

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