Kaitawa

Tararua District•Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Last updated: 21 October 2025 at 5:45 am

Safety Score

73

R6

Crime Rate per 1000

14.4

(Population: 624)

Total Crimes (12m)

9

Crime Trend

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Rank in region

#122 / 143

(bottom 15%)

3 Month Trend Change

+66.7%

Safety Score

Kaitawa Overview

Crime Count

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Most common offences by count were burglary (41.7%), theft (41.7%), and assault (16.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Kaitawa is 14.4231 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 122 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024.

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Crime activity peaked in March, April, and May 2024.

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