Makino
Safety Score (12-month average)
39
–
Crime rate
37.7 per 1,000
Population 3,054
Total crimes (past 12 months)
115
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 65.3%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#55 / 143
Top 38%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Makino Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (50.4%), burglary (39.1%), and assault (7.8%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Makino is 37.6555 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 55 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, February, and March 2026.
Makino crime statistics: common questions
Is Makino safe?
Makino recorded 115 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 37.7 per 1,000 residents across about 3,054 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 Makino?
The crime rate in Makino is 37.7 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 115 recorded offences across about 3,054 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 Makino?
The most common offence category in Makino is theft, with 58 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 50% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (45).
Is crime going up or down in Makino?
Recorded offences in Makino have fallen 65.3% 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 Makino compare with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region?
Makino ranks 55 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 Makino only with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Makino come from?
Figures for Makino, 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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