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Kawiu South Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Kawiu South is 24.735 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 87 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, April 2022, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.7
Regional rank #87 / 63 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.2%
    Theft accounts for 48.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.7%
    Burglary accounts for 38.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.1%
    Assault accounts for 11.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Kawiu South a safe suburb to live in?

    Kawiu South ranks in the top 61 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Kawiu South?

    The annual crime rate in Kawiu South is 24.735 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Kawiu South

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