Takaro South Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Takaro South is 79.7721 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, December 2022, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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9 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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79.8
Regional rank #18 / 196 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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46.5%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 62.8%
    Theft accounts for 62.8 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 27.4%
    Burglary accounts for 27.4 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 8.1%
    Assault accounts for 8.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.9%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.9 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.8%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Takaro South a safe suburb to live in?

    Takaro South ranks in the top 13 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Takaro South?

    The annual crime rate in Takaro South is 79.7721 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Takaro South

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