Raetihi Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Raetihi is 30.466 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 69 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, September 2022, November 2022.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 48.1%
  Theft accounts for 48.1 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 26.7%
  Burglary accounts for 26.7 percent of incidents.
• Assault 14.8%
  Assault accounts for 14.8 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 8.9%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 8.9 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 0.7%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Raetihi a safe suburb to live in?

  Raetihi ranks in the top 48 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Raetihi?

  The annual crime rate in Raetihi is 30.466 per 1,000 residents.

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