Paekākāriki
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
32
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Crime rate
29.5 per 1,000
Population 1,659
Total crimes (past 12 months)
49
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 35.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#92 / 232
Top 40%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Paekākāriki Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (42.9%), theft (38.8%), and assault (12.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Paekākāriki is 29.5359 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 92 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Dec 2025, Jan 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.
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