Otaihanga
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
88
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Crime rate
11.7 per 1,000
Population 858
Total crimes (past 12 months)
10
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#174 / 232
Bottom 25%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Otaihanga Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
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Most common offences by count were theft (60.0%), burglary (30.0%), and assault (10.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Otaihanga is 11.655 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 174 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, January 2026, and June 2026.
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