Tauherenikau
South Wairarapa District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
38
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Crime rate
39.7 per 1,000
Population 1,587
Total crimes (past 12 months)
63
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 5.9%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#68 / 232
Top 29%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Tauherenikau Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (46.0%), burglary (39.7%), and assault (7.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Tauherenikau is 39.6975 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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