Manawahe

Whakatane DistrictBay of Plenty Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

94

Crime rate

6.6 per 1,000

Population 1,209

Total crimes (past 12 months)

8

Trend (last 3 months)

→ 0.0%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#137 / 157

Bottom 13%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Manawahe Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (37.5%), theft (37.5%), and assault (25.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Manawahe is 6.617 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 137 within Bay of Plenty Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Apr 2026, May 2026.

Explore crime in nearby locations

Crime activity peaked in October 2025, April 2026, and May 2026.

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