3Horowhenua District
Horowhenua District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 19,464 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 31 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 224 | 583.3 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 34 | 88.5 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 611 | 1,591.1 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 284 | 739.6 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 569 | 1,481.8 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 697 | 1,815.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 31 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 226 |
| Robbery | 34 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,161 |
Questions about crime in Horowhenua District
- Is Horowhenua District safe?
- Horowhenua District: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Horowhenua District?
- Horowhenua District: Weighted crime: 19,464 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Carterton District 10/10
- Masterton District 5/10
- Porirua City 4/10
- Manawatu District 5/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
