Westbrook Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Westbrook is 35.4126 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 59 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, October 2023, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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30 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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35.4
Regional rank #59 / 109 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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43.2%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 48.0%
    Theft accounts for 48.0 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 29.8%
    Burglary accounts for 29.8 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 19.1%
    Assault accounts for 19.1 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.7 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.1%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.3%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.3 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Westbrook a safe suburb to live in?

    Westbrook ranks in the top 41 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Westbrook?

    The annual crime rate in Westbrook is 35.4126 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Westbrook

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