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Hokowhitu East Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hokowhitu East is 26.45 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 78 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, March 2022, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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62 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.5
Regional rank #78 / 83 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼63.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 59.8%
    Theft accounts for 59.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 32.5%
    Burglary accounts for 32.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.1%
    Assault accounts for 6.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Hokowhitu East a safe suburb to live in?

    Hokowhitu East ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hokowhitu East?

    The annual crime rate in Hokowhitu East is 26.45 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hokowhitu East

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