Kimberley
Horowhenua District•Manawatū-Whanganui Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
15
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Crime rate
90.1 per 1,000
Population 477
Total crimes (past 12 months)
43
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 64.7%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#18 / 143
Top 13%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Kimberley Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (60.5%), theft (23.3%), and assault (11.6%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Kimberley is 90.1468 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 18 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Feb 2026, Mar 2026.
Crime activity peaked in October 2025, February 2026, and March 2026.
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