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Tararua Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Tararua is 224.026 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in December 2023, April 2024, July 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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7 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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224
Regional rank #8 / 414 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼33.3%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 85.3%
    Theft accounts for 85.3 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.7%
    Burglary accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.3%
    Assault accounts for 4.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Tararua a safe suburb to live in?

    Tararua ranks in the top 6 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Tararua?

    The annual crime rate in Tararua is 224.026 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Tararua

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