3Wellington City
Wellington City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 18,637 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 | 207 | 98.2 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,528 | 724.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 7 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 132 | 62.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 1,653 | 784.2 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 1,182 | 560.7 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 3,483 | 1,652.3 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 3,052 | 1,447.8 | 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 1,535 |
| Robbery | 132 |
| Theft and burglary | 9,370 |
Questions about crime in Wellington City
- Is Wellington City safe?
- Wellington City: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Wellington City?
- Wellington City: Weighted crime: 18,637 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
- Marlborough District 7/10
- Carterton District 10/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
