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Waiōuru Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waiōuru is 37.296 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 56 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in October 2025, April 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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37.3
Regional rank #56 / 32 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲300%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 31.0%
    Theft accounts for 31.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 1.0%
    Assault accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waiōuru Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waiōuru a safe suburb to live in?

    Waiōuru ranks in the top 39 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Waiōuru?

    The annual crime rate in Waiōuru is 37.296 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waiōuru

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