Whitby Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Whitby is 11.4226 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 191 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2023, March 2024, September 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 47.6%
  Theft accounts for 47.6 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 33.0%
  Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 12.6%
  Assault accounts for 12.6 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 4.9%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 4.9 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.9%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Whitby a safe suburb to live in?

  Whitby ranks in the top 82 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Whitby?

  The annual crime rate in Whitby is 11.4226 per 1,000 residents.

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