Is Kaitawa a safe suburb to live in?

Kaitawa ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Kaitawa?

The annual crime rate in Kaitawa is 14.4231 per 1,000 residents.

Kaitawa Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Kaitawa is 14.4231 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 122 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2024, April 2024, May 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

73 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

14.4

Regional rank #122 / 9 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲66.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 16.0%
Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 10.0%
Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 4.0%
Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.0%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Kaitawa a safe suburb to live in?

Kaitawa ranks in the top 85 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Kaitawa?

The annual crime rate in Kaitawa is 14.4231 per 1,000 residents.