Otangiwai-Ōhura Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Otangiwai-Ōhura is 19.4363 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 109 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, January 2026, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.4
Regional rank #109 / 20 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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87.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 12.0%
    Burglary accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 6.0%
    Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.

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Otangiwai-Ōhura Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Otangiwai-Ōhura a safe suburb to live in?

    Otangiwai-Ōhura ranks in the top 76 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 19.4363 per 1,000 residents.

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