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Highbury East Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Highbury East is 51.0974 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 35 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, October 2022, January 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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17 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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51.1
Regional rank #35 / 149 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼13.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 43.6%
    Theft accounts for 43.6 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.7%
    Burglary accounts for 33.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 18.5%
    Assault accounts for 18.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.
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Highbury East Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Highbury East a safe suburb to live in?

    Highbury East ranks in the top 24 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Highbury East?

    The annual crime rate in Highbury East is 51.0974 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Highbury East

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