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Waitarere Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Waitarere is 21.6126 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 102 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2025, March 2026, May 2026.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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47 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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21.6
Regional rank #102 / 52 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▲16.7%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated
  • Burglary 23.0%
    Burglary accounts for 23.0 percent of incidents.
  • Theft 22.0%
    Theft accounts for 22.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 4.0%
    Assault accounts for 4.0 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 2.0%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 2.0 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.
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Waitarere Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Waitarere a safe suburb to live in?

    Waitarere 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 Waitarere?

    The annual crime rate in Waitarere is 21.6126 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Waitarere

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