Is Waitahora a safe suburb to live in?

Waitahora ranks in the top 64 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Waitahora?

The annual crime rate in Waitahora is 23.8095 per 1,000 residents.

Waitahora Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Waitahora is 23.8095 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 92 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2024, November 2024, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

53 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

23.8

Regional rank #92 / 15 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▼50%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 23.0%
Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 15.0%
Theft accounts for 15.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 6.0%
Assault accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Waitahora a safe suburb to live in?

Waitahora ranks in the top 64 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Waitahora?

The annual crime rate in Waitahora is 23.8095 per 1,000 residents.