Waterloo West Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waterloo West is 65.1629 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 42 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2024, July 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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12 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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65.2
Regional rank #42 / 156 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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8.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 61.4%
    Theft accounts for 61.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.3%
    Burglary accounts for 27.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Waterloo West a safe suburb to live in?

    Waterloo West ranks in the top 18 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 65.1629 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waterloo West

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