Paraparaumu Beach West
Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
25
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Crime rate
53.6 per 1,000
Population 2,388
Total crimes (past 12 months)
128
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 48.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#47 / 232
Top 20%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Paraparaumu Beach West Overview
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Most common offences by count were burglary (53.9%), theft (29.7%), and assault (13.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Paraparaumu Beach West is 53.6013 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Nov 2025, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, November 2025, and April 2026.
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