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.

Owahanga 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 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)

54 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

17.5

Regional rank #112 / 12 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼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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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.