Carterton South
Carterton District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
90
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Crime rate
6.3 per 1,000
Population 3,153
Total crimes (past 12 months)
20
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 20.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#210 / 232
Bottom 9%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Carterton South Overview
Crime Count
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100
Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (45.5%), theft (33.3%), and assault (12.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Carterton South is 6.3432 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 210 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.
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