Papaioea North Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papaioea North is 24.5399 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 88 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, October 2022, March 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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46 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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24.5
Regional rank #88 / 60 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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59.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 77.4%
    Theft accounts for 77.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 19.2%
    Burglary accounts for 19.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 2.8%
    Assault accounts for 2.8 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.6 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Papaioea North a safe suburb to live in?

    Papaioea North ranks in the top 62 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papaioea North?

    The annual crime rate in Papaioea North is 24.5399 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papaioea North

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