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Papatoetoe Central East Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papatoetoe Central East is 72.5309 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 119 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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11 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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72.5
Regional rank #119 / 235 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲11.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 51.5%
    Theft accounts for 51.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 25.1%
    Burglary accounts for 25.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.6%
    Assault accounts for 19.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
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Papatoetoe Central East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papatoetoe Central East a safe suburb to live in?

    Papatoetoe Central East ranks in the top 19 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papatoetoe Central East?

    The annual crime rate in Papatoetoe Central East is 72.5309 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papatoetoe Central East

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