Papatoetoe South West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papatoetoe South West is 70.0739 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 122 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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15 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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70.1
Regional rank #122 / 218 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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10.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 59.6%
    Theft accounts for 59.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.5%
    Burglary accounts for 27.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.6%
    Assault accounts for 9.6 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.5%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.

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Papatoetoe South West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Papatoetoe South West 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 South West?

    The annual crime rate in Papatoetoe South West is 70.0739 per 1,000 residents.

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