Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District)
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
77
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Crime rate
8.4 per 1,000
Population 597
Total crimes (past 12 months)
5
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#198 / 232
Bottom 15%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (80.0%) and theft (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Forest Lakes (Kapiti Coast District) is 8.3752 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 198 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased 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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