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The annual total crime rate in Whanganui Central is 1400.88 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 2 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in July 2025, January 2026, May 2026.
Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)
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5 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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1,400.9
Regional rank #2 / 954 (Top 25%)
3-Month Trend
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▼3.6%(improving)
Offence breakdown · past 12 months
Based on total incidents.Updated
Theft74.1%
Theft accounts for 74.1 percent of incidents.
Assault13.4%
Assault accounts for 13.4 percent of incidents.
Burglary10.4%
Burglary accounts for 10.4 percent of incidents.
Sexual Offences1.3%
Sexual Offences accounts for 1.3 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.
