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Park West Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Park West is 59.7484 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 25 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in April 2023, February 2025, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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59.7
Regional rank #25 / 114 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼80%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 45.9%
    Theft accounts for 45.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 38.7%
    Burglary accounts for 38.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 13.9%
    Assault accounts for 13.9 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.5%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.5 percent of incidents.
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Park West Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Park West a safe suburb to live in?

    Park West ranks in the top 17 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Park West?

    The annual crime rate in Park West is 59.7484 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Park West

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