Papakura Central Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papakura Central is 254.451 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 38 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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254.5
Regional rank #38 / 929 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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2.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 71.2%
    Theft accounts for 71.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.7%
    Assault accounts for 13.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 13.1%
    Burglary accounts for 13.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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Papakura Central Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papakura Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Papakura Central ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papakura Central?

    The annual crime rate in Papakura Central is 254.451 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papakura Central

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