Greytown
South Wairarapa District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
66
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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 2026Greytown Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Harm or endanger persons
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.
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Crime activity peaked in February, March, and June 2026.
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