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Owahanga Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Owahanga is 17.4672 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 112 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2022, March 2024, December 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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51 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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17.5
Regional rank #112 / 12 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼37.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 20.0%
    Burglary accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 20.0%
    Theft accounts for 20.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.0%
    Assault accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
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Owahanga Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Owahanga a safe suburb to live in?

    Owahanga ranks in the top 78 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Owahanga?

    The annual crime rate in Owahanga is 17.4672 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Owahanga

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