Taitoko

Horowhenua DistrictManawatū-Whanganui Region
Last updated:

Safety Score (12-month average)

25

Crime rate

43.5 per 1,000

Population 2,022

Total crimes (past 12 months)

88

Trend (last 3 months)

▲ 9.1%

vs previous 3-month period

Regional rank

#44 / 143

Top 31%

Safety Score (NZCHI)

Updated August 2026

Taitoko Overview

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Most common offences by count were burglary (42.0%), theft (35.2%), and assault (20.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.

Crime activity peaked in November 2025, March 2026, and April 2026.

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