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Mowhanau Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Mowhanau is 7.1994 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 136 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2025, December 2025, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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88 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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7.2
Regional rank #136 / 10 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 4.0%
    Theft accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Mowhanau Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Mowhanau a safe suburb to live in?

    Mowhanau ranks in the top 95 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Mowhanau?

    The annual crime rate in Mowhanau is 7.1994 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Mowhanau

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