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Owahanga Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Owahanga is 49.4905 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, December 2025, April 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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24 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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49.5
Regional rank #40 / 34 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲28.6%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 14.0%
    Burglary accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.0%
    Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 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 28 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 49.4905 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Owahanga

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