Ruahine Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Ruahine is 43.5323 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 44 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2023, September 2023, February 2025.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 60.7%
  Theft accounts for 60.7 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 31.3%
  Burglary accounts for 31.3 percent of incidents.
• Assault 6.5%
  Assault accounts for 6.5 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.5%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Ruahine a safe suburb to live in?

  Ruahine ranks in the top 31 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Ruahine?

  The annual crime rate in Ruahine is 43.5323 per 1,000 residents.

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