Paraite
New Plymouth District•Taranaki Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
67
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Crime rate
9.0 per 1,000
Population 996
Total crimes (past 12 months)
9
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#53 / 66
Bottom 20%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Paraite Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (55.6%), theft (33.3%), and assault (11.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Paraite is 9.0361 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 53 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Apr 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, April, and June 2026.
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