8South Wairarapa District
South Wairarapa District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 8 out of 10 Low crime
8/10 in New Zealand · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 9,902 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 | 6 | 49.2 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 45 | 368.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 8.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 2 | 16.4 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 143 | 1,172.1 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 46 | 377 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 11 | 90.2 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 106 | 868.9 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 6 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 46 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft and burglary | 306 |
Questions about crime in South Wairarapa District
- Is South Wairarapa District safe?
- South Wairarapa District: Safety 8 out of 10 (Low crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in South Wairarapa District?
- South Wairarapa District: Weighted crime: 9,902 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Carterton District 10/10
- Lower Hutt City 2/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Wellington City 3/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
- Masterton District 5/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
