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Waitahora Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitahora is 22.2222 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 101 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, February 2026, June 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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63 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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22.2
Regional rank #101 / 14 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼57.1%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Theft 10.0%
    Theft accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 4.0%
    Burglary accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
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Waitahora Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waitahora a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitahora ranks in the top 71 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 22.2222 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waitahora

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