Waitohu
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
17
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Crime rate
68.9 per 1,000
Population 1,248
Total crimes (past 12 months)
86
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 68.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#37 / 232
Top 16%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waitohu Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (57.0%), theft (31.4%), and assault (7.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waitohu is 68.9103 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 37 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.
Crime activity peaked in January, February, and March 2026.
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