Ashhurst Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Ashhurst is 21.0853 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 103 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, April 2023, October 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 49.1%
  Theft accounts for 49.1 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 38.8%
  Burglary accounts for 38.8 percent of incidents.
• Assault 10.9%
  Assault accounts for 10.9 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.3%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Ashhurst a safe suburb to live in?

  Ashhurst ranks in the top 72 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Ashhurst?

  The annual crime rate in Ashhurst is 21.0853 per 1,000 residents.

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