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Balgownie Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Balgownie is 471.014 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 5 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, July 2022, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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471
Regional rank #5 / 65 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲237.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.8%
    Theft accounts for 44.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 39.9%
    Burglary accounts for 39.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.3%
    Assault accounts for 13.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Balgownie Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Balgownie a safe suburb to live in?

    Balgownie ranks in the top 3 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Balgownie?

    The annual crime rate in Balgownie is 471.014 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Balgownie

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