10Carterton District
Carterton District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 8,194 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 5 | 48.5 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 35 | 339.8 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 9.7 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 5 | 48.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 96 | 932 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 22 | 213.6 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 3 | 29.1 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 51 | 495.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 5 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 36 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Theft and burglary | 172 |
Other places nearby
- Masterton District 5/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Palmerston North City 1/10
