Masterton Central
Masterton District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
5
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Crime rate
982.3 per 1,000
Population 621
Total crimes (past 12 months)
610
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 18.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#6 / 232
Top 3%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Masterton Central Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (78.9%), assault (10.7%), and burglary (9.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Masterton Central is 982.287 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and March 2026.
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