Mangatainoka
Safety Score (12-month average)
61
–
Crime rate
32.2 per 1,000
Population 1,833
Total crimes (past 12 months)
59
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 46.2%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#71 / 143
Top 50%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Mangatainoka Overview
Most common offences by count were burglary (54.2%), theft (37.3%), and assault (5.1%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Mangatainoka is 32.1877 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 71 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Jan 2026, Apr 2026, May 2026.
Crime activity peaked in January, April, and May 2026.
Mangatainoka crime statistics: common questions
Is Mangatainoka safe?
Mangatainoka recorded 59 offences in the last 12 months, a rate of 32.2 per 1,000 residents across about 1,833 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 Mangatainoka?
The crime rate in Mangatainoka is 32.2 offences per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months, from 59 recorded offences across about 1,833 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 Mangatainoka?
The most common offence category in Mangatainoka is burglary, with 32 recorded offences in the last 12 months — about 54% of all offences recorded there. The next most common is theft (22).
Is crime going up or down in Mangatainoka?
Recorded offences in Mangatainoka have risen 46.2% 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 Mangatainoka compare with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region?
Mangatainoka ranks 71 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 Mangatainoka only with other suburbs in Manawatū-Whanganui Region — not with the rest of New Zealand.
Where does the crime data for Mangatainoka come from?
Figures for Mangatainoka, 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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