Hataitai North West
Safety Score (12-month average)
70
–
Crime rate
23.9 per 1,000
Population 1,716
Total crimes (past 12 months)
41
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#117 / 232
Top 50%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Hataitai North West Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (82.9%) and burglary (12.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Hataitai North West is 23.8928 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 117 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Mar 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, March 2026, and May 2026.
Hataitai North West crime statistics: common questions
Is Hataitai North West safe?
Hataitai North West recorded 41 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 23.9 per 1,000 residents across about 1,716 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 Hataitai North West?
The crime rate in Hataitai North West is 23.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 41 recorded offences across about 1,716 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 Hataitai North West?
The most common offence category in Hataitai North West is theft, with 34 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 83% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (5).
Is crime going up or down in Hataitai North West?
Recorded offences in Hataitai North West have risen 50.0% 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 Hataitai North West compare with other suburbs in Wellington Region?
Hataitai North West ranks 117 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 Hataitai North West only with other suburbs in Wellington Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Hataitai North West come from?
Figures for Hataitai North West, 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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