Papatoetoe South West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papatoetoe South West is 75.217 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 133 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, July 2023, November 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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16 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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75.2
Regional rank #133 / 234 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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30.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 60.1%
    Theft accounts for 60.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 28.9%
    Burglary accounts for 28.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.7%
    Assault accounts for 8.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

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

    Papatoetoe South West ranks in the top 21 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 75.217 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papatoetoe South West

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