6Kapiti Coast District
Kapiti Coast District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 13,097 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 | 32 | 55.2 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 236 | 406.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 3 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 29 | 50 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 632 | 1,089.7 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 227 | 391.4 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 660 | 1,137.9 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 648 | 1,117.2 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 32 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 239 |
| Robbery | 29 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,167 |
Questions about crime in Kapiti Coast District
- Is Kapiti Coast District safe?
- Kapiti Coast District: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Kapiti Coast District?
- Kapiti Coast District: Weighted crime: 13,097 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Carterton District 10/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Wellington City 3/10
- Masterton District 5/10
