Castlecliff East
Safety Score (12-month average)
19
–
Crime rate
38.9 per 1,000
Population 2,106
Total crimes (past 12 months)
82
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 11.1%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#52 / 143
Top 36%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Castlecliff East Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (40.2%), theft (39.0%), and assault (12.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Castlecliff East is 38.9364 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 52 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, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in January, February, and April 2026.
Castlecliff East crime statistics: common questions
Is Castlecliff East safe?
Castlecliff East recorded 82 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 38.9 per 1,000 residents across about 2,106 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 Castlecliff East?
The crime rate in Castlecliff East is 38.9 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 82 recorded offences across about 2,106 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 Castlecliff East?
The most common offence category in Castlecliff East is burglary, with 33 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 40% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (32).
Is crime going up or down in Castlecliff East?
Recorded offences in Castlecliff East have fallen 11.1% 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 Castlecliff East compare with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region?
Castlecliff East ranks 52 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 Castlecliff East only with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Castlecliff East come from?
Figures for Castlecliff East, Whanganui 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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