Awahuri Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Awahuri is 9.97151 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 137 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, May 2024, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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10
Regional rank #137 / 21 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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44.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 48.0%
    Burglary accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.2%
    Theft accounts for 36.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.4%
    Assault accounts for 13.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.8%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Awahuri a safe suburb to live in?

    Awahuri ranks in the top 96 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Awahuri?

    The annual crime rate in Awahuri is 9.97151 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Awahuri

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