Khandallah South

Wellington CityWellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

82

Crime rate

9.8 per 1,000

Population 1,947

Total crimes (past 12 months)

19

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 42.9%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#191 / 232

Bottom 18%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Khandallah South Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (57.9%) and theft (42.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Khandallah South is 9.7586 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 191 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.

Crime activity peaked in September 2025, February 2026, and March 2026.

Khandallah South crime statistics: common questions

Is Khandallah South safe?

Khandallah South recorded 19 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents across about 1,947 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 Khandallah South?

The crime rate in Khandallah South is 9.8 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 19 recorded offences across about 1,947 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 Khandallah South?

The most common offence category in Khandallah South is burglary, with 11 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 58% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (8).

Is crime going up or down in Khandallah South?

Recorded offences in Khandallah South have fallen 42.9% 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 Khandallah South compare with other suburbs in Wellington Region?

Khandallah South ranks 191 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 Khandallah South only with other suburbs in Wellington Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Khandallah South come from?

Figures for Khandallah 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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