Marton Rural Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Marton Rural is 25.8541 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 80 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, February 2022, December 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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43 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.9
Regional rank #80 / 28 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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333.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 47.5%
    Burglary accounts for 47.5 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.3%
    Theft accounts for 35.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.9%
    Assault accounts for 12.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.2%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.4%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Marton Rural a safe suburb to live in?

    Marton Rural ranks in the top 56 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Marton Rural?

    The annual crime rate in Marton Rural is 25.8541 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Marton Rural

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