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Norsewood Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Norsewood is 25.9192 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 79 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, August 2024, September 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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61 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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25.9
Regional rank #79 / 43 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼27.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 52.3%
    Burglary accounts for 52.3 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 33.1%
    Theft accounts for 33.1 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.5%
    Assault accounts for 8.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.1 percent of incidents.
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Norsewood Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Norsewood a safe suburb to live in?

    Norsewood ranks in the top 55 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Norsewood?

    The annual crime rate in Norsewood is 25.9192 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Norsewood

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