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Otamatea (Whanganui District) Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otamatea (Whanganui District) is 6.04064 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 140 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2022, December 2023, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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6
Regional rank #140 / 11 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲50%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 19.0%
    Burglary accounts for 19.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 16.0%
    Theft accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Otamatea (Whanganui District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Otamatea (Whanganui District) ranks in the top 98 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Otamatea (Whanganui District)?

    The annual crime rate in Otamatea (Whanganui District) is 6.04064 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Otamatea (Whanganui District)

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