Wilton Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Wilton is 47.619 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 58 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2023, May 2025, June 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 69.8%
  Theft accounts for 69.8 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 26.4%
  Burglary accounts for 26.4 percent of incidents.
• Assault 1.6%
  Assault accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.2%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Wilton a safe suburb to live in?

  Wilton ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Wilton?

  The annual crime rate in Wilton is 47.619 per 1,000 residents.

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