Greytown

South Wairarapa DistrictWellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

66

Crime rate

23.7 per 1,000

Population 2,745

Total crimes (past 12 months)

65

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 25.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#118 / 232

Bottom 49%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Greytown Overview

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Assault
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Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft

Most common offences by count were theft (38.5%), burglary (33.8%), and assault (21.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Greytown is 23.6794 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 118 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Jun 2026.

Crime activity peaked in February, March, and June 2026.

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