Paihia Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Paihia is 70.405 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Northland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, February 2026, March 2026.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated 12 September 2026 at 12:00 am

• Theft 61.9%
  Theft accounts for 61.9 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 21.2%
  Burglary accounts for 21.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 16.8%
  Assault accounts for 16.8 percent of incidents.

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Paihia Demographics

2023 Census data

Loaded live from the API for this suburb.

Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

• Is Paihia a safe suburb to live in?

  Paihia ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Northland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Paihia?

  The annual crime rate in Paihia is 70.405 per 1,000 residents.

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