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Hokowhitu South Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Hokowhitu South is 31.1861 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 68 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, May 2023, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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31.2
Regional rank #68 / 61 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼38.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 50.3%
    Theft accounts for 50.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.0%
    Burglary accounts for 37.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.3%
    Assault accounts for 10.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
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Hokowhitu South Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Hokowhitu South a safe suburb to live in?

    Hokowhitu South ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Hokowhitu South?

    The annual crime rate in Hokowhitu South is 31.1861 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Hokowhitu South

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