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Waikawa (Horowhenua District) Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waikawa (Horowhenua District) is 19.883 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 106 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in January 2022, August 2023, May 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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66 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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19.9
Regional rank #106 / 17 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼16.7%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Burglary 39.0%
    Burglary accounts for 39.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 14.0%
    Theft accounts for 14.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.0%
    Assault accounts for 9.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Waikawa (Horowhenua District) a safe suburb to live in?

    Waikawa (Horowhenua District) ranks in the top 74 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waikawa (Horowhenua District)?

    The annual crime rate in Waikawa (Horowhenua District) is 19.883 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waikawa (Horowhenua District)

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