West End Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in West End is 54.1103 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 29 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, August 2022, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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25 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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54.1
Regional rank #29 / 156 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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25.4%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 54.4%
    Theft accounts for 54.4 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.0%
    Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.2%
    Assault accounts for 10.2 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.3%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is West End a safe suburb to live in?

    West End ranks in the top 20 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in West End?

    The annual crime rate in West End is 54.1103 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for West End

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