Palmerston North Hospital Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Palmerston North Hospital is 75.7396 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 20 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, March 2022, August 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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17 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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75.7
Regional rank #20 / 192 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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35.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 65.1%
    Theft accounts for 65.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 20.2%
    Burglary accounts for 20.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 12.2%
    Assault accounts for 12.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 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 Hospital a safe suburb to live in?

    Palmerston North Hospital ranks in the top 14 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Palmerston North Hospital?

    The annual crime rate in Palmerston North Hospital is 75.7396 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Palmerston North Hospital

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