Is Otangiwai-Ōhura a safe suburb to live in?

Otangiwai-Ōhura ranks in the top 41 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Otangiwai-Ōhura?

The annual crime rate in Otangiwai-Ōhura is 35.9572 per 1,000 residents.

Otangiwai-Ōhura Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Otangiwai-Ōhura is 35.9572 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 58 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2021, December 2022, June 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

30 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

Regional rank #58 / 37 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲55.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 51.4%
Burglary accounts for 51.4 percent of incidents.
Theft 29.5%
Theft accounts for 29.5 percent of incidents.
Assault 17.1%
Assault accounts for 17.1 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences 1.9%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.9 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Otangiwai-Ōhura a safe suburb to live in?

Otangiwai-Ōhura ranks in the top 41 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Otangiwai-Ōhura?

The annual crime rate in Otangiwai-Ōhura is 35.9572 per 1,000 residents.