Waikanae West
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
44
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Crime rate
38.3 per 1,000
Population 4,704
Total crimes (past 12 months)
180
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 7.4%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#71 / 232
Top 31%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waikanae West Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (75.6%) and burglary (18.9%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waikanae West is 38.2653 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, March 2026, and April 2026.
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