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Whakarongo Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whakarongo is 12.1528 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 129 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in March 2022, August 2022, October 2022.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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59 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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12.2
Regional rank #129 / 21 (Bottom 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼25%(improving)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 52.5%
    Theft accounts for 52.5 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 37.6%
    Burglary accounts for 37.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 7.1%
    Assault accounts for 7.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.4%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 0.7%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.7%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
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Whakarongo Demographics

2023 Census data

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

FAQ

  • Is Whakarongo a safe suburb to live in?

    Whakarongo ranks in the top 90 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whakarongo?

    The annual crime rate in Whakarongo is 12.1528 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whakarongo

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