Is Whangamomona a safe suburb to live in?

Whangamomona ranks in the top 34 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

What is the crime rate in Whangamomona?

The annual crime rate in Whangamomona is 41.6667 per 1,000 residents.

Whangamomona Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

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The annual total crime rate in Whangamomona is 41.6667 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 49 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in November 2021, June 2022, April 2025.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

13 / 100

Crime harm per 1,000 residents

41.7

Regional rank #49 / 6 (Bottom 25%)

3-Month Trend

▲33.3%(worsening)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

Burglary 10.0%
Burglary accounts for 10.0 percent of incidents.
Assault 7.0%
Assault accounts for 7.0 percent of incidents.
Theft 6.0%
Theft accounts for 6.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

Is Whangamomona a safe suburb to live in?

Whangamomona ranks in the top 34 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.
What is the crime rate in Whangamomona?

The annual crime rate in Whangamomona is 41.6667 per 1,000 residents.