Ōhau-Manakau
Horowhenua District•Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Last updated:
Safety Score (12-month average)
62
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Crime rate
19.6 per 1,000
Population 2,241
Total crimes (past 12 months)
44
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 64.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#107 / 143
Bottom 25%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Ōhau-Manakau Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were burglary (54.5%), theft (31.8%), and assault (11.4%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Ōhau-Manakau is 19.6341 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 107 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has decreased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Feb 2026, Mar 2026, Apr 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in February, March, and April 2026.
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