Ōtaki Forks

Kapiti Coast DistrictWellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

78

Crime rate

9.3 per 1,000

Population 861

Total crimes (past 12 months)

8

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#195 / 232

Bottom 16%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Ōtaki Forks Overview

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Most common offences by count were assault (37.5%), theft (37.5%), and burglary (25.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Ōtaki Forks is 9.2915 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 195 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, May 2026, Jun 2026.

Crime activity peaked in January, May, and June 2026.

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