Crofton Downs
Wellington City•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
67
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Crime rate
27.1 per 1,000
Population 1,953
Total crimes (past 12 months)
53
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 21.4%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#102 / 232
Top 44%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Crofton Downs Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (75.5%), burglary (17.0%), and assault (7.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Crofton Downs is 27.1377 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 102 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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