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Kaitawa Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kaitawa is 14.4231 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 129 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2026, March 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.4
Regional rank #129 / 9 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼40%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Kaitawa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kaitawa a safe suburb to live in?

    Kaitawa ranks in the top 90 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.

Crime heatmap for Kaitawa

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