Papatoetoe West Safety Snapshot

Auckland, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papatoetoe West is 17.2192 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 425 within Auckland. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.2
Regional rank #425 / 67 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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10.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 26.0%
    Burglary accounts for 26.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Papatoetoe West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Papatoetoe West a safe suburb to live in?

    Papatoetoe West ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Auckland for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papatoetoe West?

    The annual crime rate in Papatoetoe West is 17.2192 per 1,000 residents.

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