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Palmerston North Central Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Palmerston North Central is 2156.19 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 1 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2024, January 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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2,156.2
Regional rank #1 / 2,264 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼11.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 83.3%
    Theft accounts for 83.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 7.7%
    Burglary accounts for 7.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.5%
    Assault accounts for 7.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Palmerston North Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Palmerston North Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Palmerston North Central?

    The annual crime rate in Palmerston North Central is 2156.19 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Palmerston North Central

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