Papatoetoe Central West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papatoetoe Central West is 141.45 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 70 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, April 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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141.5
Regional rank #70 / 474 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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33.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 67.1%
    Theft accounts for 67.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.8%
    Burglary accounts for 19.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.5%
    Assault accounts for 10.5 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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Papatoetoe Central West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Papatoetoe Central West ranks in the top 11 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papatoetoe Central West?

    The annual crime rate in Papatoetoe Central West is 141.45 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papatoetoe Central West

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