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Makahika Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Makahika is 33.1492 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 66 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, September 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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26 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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33.1
Regional rank #66 / 36 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲500%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 22.0%
    Burglary accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 7.0%
    Theft accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.0%
    Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences 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 46 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 33.1492 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Makahika

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