4Upper Hutt City
Upper Hutt City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 17,392 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 39 | 82.3 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 341 | 719.4 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 23 | 48.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 417 | 879.7 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 235 | 495.8 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 643 | 1,356.5 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 630 | 1,329.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 39 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 343 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,925 |
Other places nearby
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Carterton District 10/10
- Wellington City 3/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
- Masterton District 5/10
