Waikanae Beach
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
77
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Crime rate
14.1 per 1,000
Population 3,183
Total crimes (past 12 months)
45
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#160 / 232
Bottom 31%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waikanae Beach Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (51.1%), burglary (31.1%), and assault (11.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waikanae Beach is 14.1376 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 160 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Nov 2025, Dec 2025.
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Crime activity peaked in September, November, and December 2025.
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