Makomako Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Makomako is 52.0622 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 33 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, January 2024, March 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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52.1
Regional rank #33 / 77 (Top 50%)
3-Month Trend
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13.6%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 41.3%
    Theft accounts for 41.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 41.0%
    Burglary accounts for 41.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.1%
    Assault accounts for 14.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Makomako a safe suburb to live in?

    Makomako ranks in the top 23 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Makomako?

    The annual crime rate in Makomako is 52.0622 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Makomako

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