Ruamahanga Safety Snapshot

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.

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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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.

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