Whanganui East-Riverlands Safety Snapshot

Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

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The annual total crime rate in Whanganui East-Riverlands is 40.6504 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 51 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, April 2022, August 2024.

Safety Score (NZCHI-adjusted)

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20 / 100
Crime harm per 1,000 residents
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40.7
Regional rank #51 / 90 (Bottom 50%)
3-Month Trend
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0%(flat)

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.
  • Theft 49.2%
    Theft accounts for 49.2 percent of incidents.
  • Burglary 33.6%
    Burglary accounts for 33.6 percent of incidents.
  • Assault 10.7%
    Assault accounts for 10.7 percent of incidents.
  • Sexual Offences 3.6%
    Sexual Offences accounts for 3.6 percent of incidents.
  • Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 2.7%
    Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 2.7 percent of incidents.
  • Harm Or Endanger Persons 0.2%
    Harm Or Endanger Persons accounts for 0.2 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

  • Is Whanganui East-Riverlands a safe suburb to live in?

    Whanganui East-Riverlands ranks in the top 36 of suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

  • What is the crime rate in Whanganui East-Riverlands?

    The annual crime rate in Whanganui East-Riverlands is 40.6504 per 1,000 residents.

Crime heatmap for Whanganui East-Riverlands

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