Paraparaumu Beach East
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
90
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Crime rate
6.7 per 1,000
Population 2,676
Total crimes (past 12 months)
18
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 50.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#208 / 232
Bottom 10%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Paraparaumu Beach East Overview
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Most common offences by count were theft (66.7%), assault (16.7%), and burglary (11.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Paraparaumu Beach East is 6.7265 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 208 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased 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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