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Paraparaumu North

Kapiti Coast District•Wellington Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

82

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Crime rate

9.3 per 1,000

Population 3,561

Total crimes (past 12 months)

33

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#196 / 232

Bottom 16%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Paraparaumu North Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (45.5%), theft (42.4%), and assault (12.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Paraparaumu North is 9.2671 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 196 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.

Crime activity peaked in February, April, and May 2026.

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