Whitby
Porirua City•Wellington Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
91
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Crime rate
4.8 per 1,000
Population 2,889
Total crimes (past 12 months)
14
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#216 / 232
Bottom 7%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Whitby Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (64.3%), burglary (28.6%), and assault (7.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Whitby is 4.846 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 216 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jul 2025, Aug 2025, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in July 2025, August 2025, and May 2026.
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