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Waterloo West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waterloo West is 55.5556 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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55.6
Regional rank #45 / 133 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲6.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 63.9%
    Theft accounts for 63.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 22.6%
    Burglary accounts for 22.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.5%
    Assault accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Waterloo West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waterloo West a safe suburb to live in?

    Waterloo West ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waterloo West?

    The annual crime rate in Waterloo West is 55.5556 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waterloo West

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