Papatawa Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Papatawa is 34.632 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 62 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, November 2024, April 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 50.3%
  Burglary accounts for 50.3 percent of incidents.
• Theft 32.9%
  Theft accounts for 32.9 percent of incidents.
• Assault 13.5%
  Assault accounts for 13.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 2.6%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 2.6 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 Papatawa a safe suburb to live in?

  Papatawa ranks in the top 43 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Papatawa?

  The annual crime rate in Papatawa is 34.632 per 1,000 residents.

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