Levin Central Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Levin Central is 655.382 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 3 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, February 2024, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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655.4
Regional rank #3 / 755 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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15.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 78.0%
    Theft accounts for 78.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.6%
    Burglary accounts for 11.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.6%
    Assault accounts for 8.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Levin Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Levin Central ranks in the top 2 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Levin Central?

    The annual crime rate in Levin Central is 655.382 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Levin Central

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