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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 26.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 92 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, October 2025, February 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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26.7
Regional rank #92 / 36 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼83.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 17.0%
    Theft accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 15.0%
    Burglary accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 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 64 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 26.6667 per 1,000 residents.

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