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Ruamahanga Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Ruamahanga is 15.1351 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 119 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2021, October 2022, May 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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53 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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15.1
Regional rank #119 / 42 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 55.3%
    Theft accounts for 55.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 35.4%
    Burglary accounts for 35.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 6.4%
    Assault accounts for 6.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.8%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.
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Ruamahanga Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Ruamahanga a safe suburb to live in?

    Ruamahanga ranks in the top 83 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Ruamahanga?

    The annual crime rate in Ruamahanga is 15.1351 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Ruamahanga

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