Churton Park South
Safety Score (12-month average)
90
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Crime rate
5.9 per 1,000
Population 3,414
Total crimes (past 12 months)
20
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 57.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#212 / 232
Bottom 9%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Churton Park South Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (50.0%), burglary (25.0%), and assault (20.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Churton Park South is 5.8582 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 212 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Aug 2025, Sep 2025, Jan 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in August 2025, September 2025, and January 2026.
Churton Park South crime statistics: common questions
Is Churton Park South safe?
Churton Park South recorded 20 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents across about 3,414 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 Churton Park South?
The crime rate in Churton Park South is 5.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 20 recorded offences across about 3,414 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 Churton Park South?
The most common offence category in Churton Park South is theft, with 10 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 50% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (5).
Is crime going up or down in Churton Park South?
Recorded offences in Churton Park South have fallen 57.1% 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 Churton Park South compare with other suburbs in Wellington Region?
Churton Park South ranks 212 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 Churton Park South only with other suburbs in Wellington Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Churton Park South come from?
Figures for Churton Park South, 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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