Life And Society

Record high numbers of assaults in Wellington's nightlife

22:26 pm on 21 October 2020

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Wellington's nightlife Cuba Courtenay precinct has the highest proportion of assault and sexual assault crimes in New Zealand.

Analysis by the consultancy firm Dot Loves Data shows that over a five-year period the rate of assaults in Wellington was 10 times higher than the national average.

Karyn speaks with Justin Lester from Dot Loves Data.

Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas