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Oroua Downs Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Oroua Downs is 28.8889 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 73 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in June 2022, October 2022, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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45 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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28.9
Regional rank #73 / 39 (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 45.9%
    Burglary accounts for 45.9 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 36.8%
    Theft accounts for 36.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.3%
    Assault accounts for 14.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Oroua Downs Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Oroua Downs a safe suburb to live in?

    Oroua Downs ranks in the top 51 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Oroua Downs?

    The annual crime rate in Oroua Downs is 28.8889 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Oroua Downs

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