Waikanae East
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
78
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Crime rate
12.0 per 1,000
Population 2,502
Total crimes (past 12 months)
30
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 60.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#171 / 232
Bottom 26%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waikanae East Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (53.3%), burglary (26.7%), and assault (13.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waikanae East is 11.9904 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 171 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, November 2025, and January 2026.
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