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Waiopehu Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waiopehu is 48.6381 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 40 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in September 2022, March 2023, August 2023.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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48.6
Regional rank #40 / 75 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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▼38.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 40.1%
    Theft accounts for 40.1 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 36.0%
    Burglary accounts for 36.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 20.2%
    Assault accounts for 20.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.2%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.2 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.5%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.5 percent of incidents.
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Waiopehu Demographics

2023 Census data

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Demographic data sourced from Stats NZ , licensed under CC BY 4.0

FAQ

  • Is Waiopehu a safe suburb to live in?

    Waiopehu ranks in the top 28 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waiopehu?

    The annual crime rate in Waiopehu is 48.6381 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waiopehu

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