Paraite Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Paraite is 13.0522 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 45 within Taranaki Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, August 2022, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 14.0%
  Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
• Theft 13.0%
  Theft accounts for 13.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 3.0%
  Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.0%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Paraite a safe suburb to live in?

  Paraite ranks in the top 68 of suburbs in Taranaki Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Paraite?

  The annual crime rate in Paraite is 13.0522 per 1,000 residents.

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