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Poutoa Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Poutoa is 11.4213 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 134 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, April 2023, September 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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91 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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11.4
Regional rank #134 / 27 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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■0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 67.4%
    Theft accounts for 67.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 23.3%
    Burglary accounts for 23.3 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.4%
    Assault accounts for 5.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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Poutoa Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Poutoa a safe suburb to live in?

    Poutoa ranks in the top 94 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Poutoa?

    The annual crime rate in Poutoa is 11.4213 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Poutoa

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