Gonville South
Safety Score (12-month average)
23
–
Crime rate
51.6 per 1,000
Population 2,034
Total crimes (past 12 months)
105
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 48.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#38 / 143
Top 27%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Gonville South Overview
Most common offences by count were theft (38.1%), burglary (31.4%), and assault (25.7%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Gonville South is 51.6224 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 38 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and April 2026.
Gonville South crime statistics: common questions
Is Gonville South safe?
Gonville South recorded 105 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 51.6 per 1,000 residents across about 2,034 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 Gonville South?
The crime rate in Gonville South is 51.6 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 105 recorded offences across about 2,034 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 Gonville South?
The most common offence category in Gonville South is theft, with 40 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 38% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is burglary (33).
Is crime going up or down in Gonville South?
Recorded offences in Gonville South have risen 48.0% 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 Gonville South compare with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region?
Gonville South ranks 38 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 Gonville South only with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Gonville South come from?
Figures for Gonville South, 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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