Whareama
Masterton District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
43
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Crime rate
19.2 per 1,000
Population 1,404
Total crimes (past 12 months)
27
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 16.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#140 / 232
Bottom 40%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Whareama Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (37.0%), burglary (33.3%), and assault (22.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Whareama is 19.2308 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 140 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Feb 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, February 2026, and May 2026.
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