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Paparangi Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Paparangi is 11.1833 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 179 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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70 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.2
Regional rank #179 / 31 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼66.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.0%
    Assault accounts for 8.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.0%
    Burglary accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 4.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Paparangi Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Paparangi a safe suburb to live in?

    Paparangi ranks in the top 77 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Paparangi?

    The annual crime rate in Paparangi is 11.1833 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Paparangi

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