Paremata Safety Snapshot

Wellington, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Paremata is 61.3169 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Wellington Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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61.3
Regional rank #40 / 149 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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13.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 63.8%
    Theft accounts for 63.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 21.5%
    Burglary accounts for 21.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.4%
    Assault accounts for 13.4 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.

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Paremata Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Paremata a safe suburb to live in?

    Paremata ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Wellington Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Paremata?

    The annual crime rate in Paremata is 61.3169 per 1,000 residents.

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