5Manawatu District
Manawatu District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 14,312 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 | 25 | 73.5 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 137 | 402.9 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 15 | 44.1 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 471 | 1,385.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 250 | 735.3 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 346 | 1,017.6 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 366 | 1,076.5 | 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 138 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,433 |
Questions about crime in Manawatu District
- Is Manawatu District safe?
- Manawatu District: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Manawatu District?
- Manawatu District: Weighted crime: 14,312 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
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- Horowhenua District 3/10
- Central Hawke's Bay District 9/10
- Masterton District 5/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
