Paraonui Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Paraonui is 22.0075 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 173 within Waikato Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, October 2023, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 46.2%
  Burglary accounts for 46.2 percent of incidents.
• Theft 32.2%
  Theft accounts for 32.2 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.6%
  Assault accounts for 14.6 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 5.5%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 5.5 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Paraonui a safe suburb to live in?

  Paraonui ranks in the top 67 of suburbs in Waikato Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Paraonui?

  The annual crime rate in Paraonui is 22.0075 per 1,000 residents.

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