Kahutara
South Wairarapa District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
79
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Crime rate
12.7 per 1,000
Population 1,104
Total crimes (past 12 months)
14
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 150.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#165 / 232
Bottom 29%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kahutara Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (62.5%) and theft (37.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kahutara is 12.6812 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 165 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.
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