Johnsonville Central
Safety Score (12-month average)
12
–
Crime rate
103.6 per 1,000
Population 2,829
Total crimes (past 12 months)
293
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 0.9%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#21 / 232
Top 9%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Johnsonville Central Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (83.3%), burglary (7.8%), and assault (6.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Johnsonville Central is 103.57 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 21 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, March, and April 2026.
Johnsonville Central crime statistics: common questions
Is Johnsonville Central safe?
Johnsonville Central recorded 293 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 103.6 per 1,000 residents across about 2,829 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.
What is the crime rate in Johnsonville Central?
The crime rate in Johnsonville Central is 103.6 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 293 recorded offences across about 2,829 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.
What is the most common crime in Johnsonville Central?
The most common offence category in Johnsonville Central is theft, with 244 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 83% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (23).
Is crime going up or down in Johnsonville Central?
Recorded offences in Johnsonville Central have fallen 0.9% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.
How does Johnsonville Central compare with other suburbs in Wellington Region?
Johnsonville Central ranks 21 of 232 suburbs in Wellington Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Johnsonville Central only with other suburbs in Wellington Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Johnsonville Central come from?
Figures for Johnsonville Central, Wellington City come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.
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