Taitoko Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Taitoko is 42.0376 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 47 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2022, September 2022, March 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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26 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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42
Regional rank #47 / 85 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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24.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 46.7%
    Burglary accounts for 46.7 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 35.5%
    Theft accounts for 35.5 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 16.3%
    Assault accounts for 16.3 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.9%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.3%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Taitoko a safe suburb to live in?

    Taitoko ranks in the top 33 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Taitoko?

    The annual crime rate in Taitoko is 42.0376 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Taitoko

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