Is National Park a safe suburb to live in?

National Park ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in National Park?

The annual crime rate in National Park is 28.6242 per 1,000 residents.

National Park Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in National Park is 28.6242 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 74 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2021, July 2023, July 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

47 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

28.6

Regional rank #74 / 31 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲87.5%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Theft 49.6%
Theft accounts for 49.6 percent of incidents.
Burglary 35.2%
Burglary accounts for 35.2 percent of incidents.
Assault 11.2%
Assault accounts for 11.2 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 3.2%
Sexual Offences accounts for 3.2 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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National Park Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

Is National Park a safe suburb to live in?

National Park ranks in the top 52 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in National Park?

The annual crime rate in National Park is 28.6242 per 1,000 residents.