Waiopehu
Horowhenua District•Manawatū-Whanganui Region
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Safety Score (12-month average)
24
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Crime rate
35.7 per 1,000
Population 1,542
Total crimes (past 12 months)
55
Trend (last 3 months)
▲ 25.0%
vs previous 3-month period
Regional rank
#60 / 143
Top 42%
Safety Score (NZCHI)
Updated August 2026Waiopehu Overview
Crime Count
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Most common offences by count were theft (47.3%), burglary (34.5%), and assault (14.5%). Percentages show share of offence counts in the selected time frame.
Crime Summary
The annual total crime rate in Waiopehu is 35.668 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 60 within Manawatū-Whanganui Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in Oct 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026.
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Crime activity peaked in October 2025, January 2026, and May 2026.
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