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Balgownie Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Balgownie is 195.652 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 9 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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6 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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195.7
Regional rank #9 / 27 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▲20%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 9.0%
    Theft accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.0%
    Assault accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 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 6 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 195.652 per 1,000 residents.

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