Paraparaumu Beach North
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
72
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Crime rate
14.2 per 1,000
Population 4,086
Total crimes (past 12 months)
58
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 18.8%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#158 / 232
Bottom 32%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Paraparaumu Beach North Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were burglary (55.2%), theft (31.0%), and assault (13.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Paraparaumu Beach North is 14.1948 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 158 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Jun 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in November 2025, January 2026, and June 2026.
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