-Petone Central
Petone Central, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
No Safety score: very few residents and a very high rate, so a figure per resident would mislead.
Weighted crime: 273,986 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Residents: 1,257
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
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 | 4 | 318.2 | 74.3 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 41 | 3,261.7 | 612.7 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 3 | 238.7 | 74.6 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 103 | 8,194.1 | 1,115.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 41 | 3,261.7 | 641.4 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 1,100 | 87,509.9 | 1,572.4 |
| Other theft | 221 | 17,581.5 | 1,350.9 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 41 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,465 |
Questions about crime in Petone Central
- Is Petone Central safe?
- Petone Central: No Safety score: very few residents and a very high rate, so a figure per resident would mislead.
- What is the crime rate in Petone Central?
- Petone Central: Weighted crime: 273,986 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
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