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Wellington Central Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Wellington Central is 311.893 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 10 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2025, April 2025, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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311.9
Regional rank #10 / 931 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼14.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 74.0%
    Theft accounts for 74.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.0%
    Assault accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 10.7%
    Burglary accounts for 10.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Wellington Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Wellington Central ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Wellington Central?

    The annual crime rate in Wellington Central is 311.893 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Wellington Central

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