Pihauatua Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Pihauatua is 39.8148 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2026, May 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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40 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.8
Regional rank #51 / 43 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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20%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 24.0%
    Theft accounts for 24.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 16.0%
    Burglary accounts for 16.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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Pihauatua Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Pihauatua a safe suburb to live in?

    Pihauatua ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Pihauatua?

    The annual crime rate in Pihauatua is 39.8148 per 1,000 residents.

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