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Whanganui Central Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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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.
  • Theft 79.0%
    Theft accounts for 79.0 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 9.7%
    Assault accounts for 9.7 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 9.4%
    Burglary accounts for 9.4 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 1.1%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 1.1 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 0.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 0.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.1%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.1 percent of incidents.
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FAQ

  • Is Whanganui Central a safe suburb to live in?

    Whanganui Central ranks in the top 1 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whanganui Central?

    The annual crime rate in Whanganui Central is 1613.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whanganui Central

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