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The annual total crime rate in Whanganui Central is 1613.8 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in August 2022, November 2022, December 2023.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,613.8
Regional rank #2 / 1,099 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼27.6%(improving)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
Theft79.0%
Theft accounts for 79.0 percent of incidents.
Assault9.7%
Assault accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
Burglary9.4%
Burglary accounts for 9.4 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.1%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion0.7%
Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
Harm Or Endanger Persons0.1%
Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
