Taihape Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Taihape is 50.8578 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 36 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2023, December 2023, March 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 70.2%
  Theft accounts for 70.2 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 18.6%
  Burglary accounts for 18.6 percent of incidents.
• Assault 9.7%
  Assault accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.2%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.2 percent of incidents.
• Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
  Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Taihape a safe suburb to live in?

  Taihape ranks in the top 25 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Taihape?

  The annual crime rate in Taihape is 50.8578 per 1,000 residents.

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