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Marton South Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Marton South is 22.0008 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 100 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2022, September 2024, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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55 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22
Regional rank #100 / 53 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼66.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 39.7%
    Theft accounts for 39.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 17.8%
    Assault accounts for 17.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.9%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Marton South a safe suburb to live in?

    Marton South ranks in the top 70 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Marton South?

    The annual crime rate in Marton South is 22.0008 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Marton South

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