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Papaioea South Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papaioea South is 446.571 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 6 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, May 2022, November 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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446.6
Regional rank #6 / 840 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼27.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 75.3%
    Theft accounts for 75.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 11.3%
    Assault accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 11.3%
    Burglary accounts for 11.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.0%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Papaioea South a safe suburb to live in?

    Papaioea South ranks in the top 4 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Papaioea South?

    The annual crime rate in Papaioea South is 446.571 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Papaioea South

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