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Royal Oak (Palmerston North City) Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Royal Oak (Palmerston North City) is 13.6347 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 125 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2023, April 2023, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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77 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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13.6
Regional rank #125 / 38 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼57.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 53.5%
    Theft accounts for 53.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.9%
    Burglary accounts for 36.9 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 5.9%
    Assault accounts for 5.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.6%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.6 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Royal Oak (Palmerston North City) a safe suburb to live in?

    Royal Oak (Palmerston North City) ranks in the top 87 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Royal Oak (Palmerston North City)?

    The annual crime rate in Royal Oak (Palmerston North City) is 13.6347 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Royal Oak (Palmerston North City)

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