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Newbury Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Newbury is 12.5392 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 127 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, November 2022, January 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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86 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.5
Regional rank #127 / 24 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼12.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 46.2%
    Theft accounts for 46.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.3%
    Burglary accounts for 37.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 15.8%
    Assault accounts for 15.8 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
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Newbury Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Newbury a safe suburb to live in?

    Newbury ranks in the top 89 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Newbury?

    The annual crime rate in Newbury is 12.5392 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Newbury

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