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Playford Park Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Playford Park is 39.0879 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 54 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2024, September 2024, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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14 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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39.1
Regional rank #54 / 72 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼52.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 42.9%
    Theft accounts for 42.9 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.5%
    Burglary accounts for 37.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 14.3%
    Assault accounts for 14.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
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Playford Park Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Playford Park a safe suburb to live in?

    Playford Park ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Playford Park?

    The annual crime rate in Playford Park is 39.0879 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Playford Park

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