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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 5.4915 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 138 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2025, February 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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93 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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5.5
Regional rank #138 / 10 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼75%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 5.0%
    Burglary accounts for 5.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 2.0%
    Theft accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Otamatea (Whanganui District) Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

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

    Otamatea (Whanganui District) ranks in the top 97 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 5.4915 per 1,000 residents.

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