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Milverton Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Milverton is 125.691 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 11 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, March 2023, October 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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8 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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125.7
Regional rank #11 / 250 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼31.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 76.3%
    Theft accounts for 76.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 17.1%
    Burglary accounts for 17.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.1%
    Assault accounts for 5.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Milverton a safe suburb to live in?

    Milverton ranks in the top 8 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Milverton?

    The annual crime rate in Milverton is 125.691 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Milverton

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