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Papatawa Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Papatawa is 23.088 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 99 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, December 2025, March 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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67 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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23.1
Regional rank #99 / 32 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 17.0%
    Burglary accounts for 17.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 12.0%
    Theft accounts for 12.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 3.0%
    Assault accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
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Papatawa Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Papatawa a safe suburb to live in?

    Papatawa ranks in the top 69 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 23.088 per 1,000 residents.

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