Dannevirke West
Safety Score (12-month average)
55
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Crime rate
21.2 per 1,000
Population 2,214
Total crimes (past 12 months)
47
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 100.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#104 / 143
Bottom 27%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Dannevirke West Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (40.4%), theft (40.4%), and assault (17.0%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Dannevirke West is 21.2285 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 104 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Sep 2025, Oct 2025, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in September 2025, October 2025, and May 2026.
Dannevirke West crime statistics: common questions
Is Dannevirke West safe?
Dannevirke West recorded 47 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 21.2 per 1,000 residents across about 2,214 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 Dannevirke West?
The crime rate in Dannevirke West is 21.2 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 47 recorded offences across about 2,214 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 Dannevirke West?
The most common offence category in Dannevirke West is burglary, with 19 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 40% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (19).
Is crime going up or down in Dannevirke West?
Recorded offences in Dannevirke West have risen 100.0% 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 Dannevirke West compare with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region?
Dannevirke West ranks 104 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 Dannevirke West only with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Dannevirke West come from?
Figures for Dannevirke West, Tararua 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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