Papakura West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papakura West is 554.325 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 26 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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554.3
Regional rank #26 / 1,051 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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5.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 77.8%
    Theft accounts for 77.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 14.7%
    Burglary accounts for 14.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.9%
    Assault accounts for 5.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.

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Papakura West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papakura West a safe suburb to live in?

    Papakura West ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papakura West?

    The annual crime rate in Papakura West is 554.325 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papakura West

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