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Kauwhata Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kauwhata is 18.2254 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 109 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, March 2024, February 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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58 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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18.2
Regional rank #109 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼52.9%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 49.7%
    Burglary accounts for 49.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 34.4%
    Theft accounts for 34.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.7%
    Assault accounts for 11.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Kauwhata Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Kauwhata a safe suburb to live in?

    Kauwhata ranks in the top 76 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kauwhata?

    The annual crime rate in Kauwhata is 18.2254 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kauwhata

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