Johnsonville South
Safety Score (12-month average)
36
–
Crime rate
56.1 per 1,000
Population 1,908
Total crimes (past 12 months)
107
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 247.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#44 / 232
Top 19%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Johnsonville South Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (78.5%) and burglary (14.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Johnsonville South is 56.0797 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 44 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Apr 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in April, May, and June 2026.
Johnsonville South crime statistics: common questions
Is Johnsonville South safe?
Johnsonville South recorded 107 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 56.1 per 1,000 residents across about 1,908 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 Johnsonville South?
The crime rate in Johnsonville South is 56.1 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 107 recorded offences across about 1,908 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 Johnsonville South?
The most common offence category in Johnsonville South is theft, with 84 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 79% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (15).
Is crime going up or down in Johnsonville South?
Recorded offences in Johnsonville South have risen 247.6% 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 Johnsonville South compare with other suburbs in Wellington Region?
Johnsonville South ranks 44 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 Johnsonville South only with other suburbs in Wellington Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Johnsonville South come from?
Figures for Johnsonville 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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