Kimbolton West

Manawatu DistrictManawatū-Whanganui Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)

35

Crime rate

44.2 per 1,000

Population 2,580

Total crimes (past 12 months)

114

Trend (last 3 months)

▼ 31.3%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#43 / 143

Top 30%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Kimbolton West Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (44.7%), theft (42.1%), and assault (12.3%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime Summary

The annual total crime rate in Kimbolton West is 44.186 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 43 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026.

Crime activity peaked in October 2025, January 2026, and March 2026.

Kimbolton West crime statistics: common questions

Is Kimbolton West safe?

Kimbolton West recorded 114 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 44.2 per 1,000 residents across about 2,580 residents. These are offences recorded by New Zealand Police, which reflect what was reported and recorded rather than all crime that occurred.

What is the crime rate in Kimbolton West?

The crime rate in Kimbolton West is 44.2 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 114 recorded offences across about 2,580 residents. A rate counts offences against a suburb's resident population, so town centres and commercial areas can show high rates because offences there involve people who do not live there.

What is the most common crime in Kimbolton West?

The most common offence category in Kimbolton West is burglary, with 51 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 45% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (48).

Is crime going up or down in Kimbolton West?

Recorded offences in Kimbolton West have fallen 31.3% over the most recent three-month period compared with the previous three months. This is a three-month comparison, not a year-on-year one, and short windows move around a lot in small areas.

How does Kimbolton West compare with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region?

Kimbolton West ranks 43 of 143 suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region by crime rate, where 1 is the highest rate. This is a ranking of recorded crime, not a safety rating, and it compares Kimbolton West only with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.

Where does the crime data for Kimbolton West come from?

Figures for Kimbolton West, Manawatu District come from New Zealand Police recorded victimisation data, published through police.govt.nz, and are grouped to Stats NZ Statistical Area 2 (SA2) boundaries. They count offences recorded by Police, so they reflect reporting and recording practice as well as underlying offending.

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