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Mokai Patea Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mokai Patea is 12.4334 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 128 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2023, June 2023, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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82 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.4
Regional rank #128 / 21 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲25%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 44.1%
    Theft accounts for 44.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.2%
    Burglary accounts for 38.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.7%
    Assault accounts for 12.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Mokai Patea Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Mokai Patea a safe suburb to live in?

    Mokai Patea ranks in the top 90 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mokai Patea?

    The annual crime rate in Mokai Patea is 12.4334 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mokai Patea

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