Sandon Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Sandon is 30.0619 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 70 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2023, March 2024, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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56 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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30.1
Regional rank #70 / 68 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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47.8%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.2%
    Theft accounts for 48.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.2%
    Burglary accounts for 37.2 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.5%
    Assault accounts for 9.5 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Sandon a safe suburb to live in?

    Sandon ranks in the top 49 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Sandon?

    The annual crime rate in Sandon is 30.0619 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Sandon

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