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Makahika Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Makahika is 14.733 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 121 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, June 2022, June 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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32 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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14.7
Regional rank #121 / 16 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 44.0%
    Burglary accounts for 44.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 33.0%
    Theft accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.0%
    Assault accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Makahika Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Makahika a safe suburb to live in?

    Makahika 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 Makahika?

    The annual crime rate in Makahika is 14.733 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Makahika

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