Tararua
Horowhenua District•Manawatū-Whanganui Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
8
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Crime rate
209.4 per 1,000
Population 1,848
Total crimes (past 12 months)
387
Trend (last 3 months)
▼ 25.6%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#8 / 143
Top 6%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Tararua Overview
Crime Count
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Assault
Sexual offences
Robbery, blackmail, and extortion
Burglary
Theft
Most common offences by count were theft (89.4%) and burglary (7.2%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Tararua is 209.416 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 8 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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