5Masterton District
Masterton District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 15,536 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by New Zealand Police (12 months to August 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 23 | 79.6 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 182 | 629.8 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 10 | 34.6 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 282 | 975.8 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 134 | 463.7 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 420 | 1,453.3 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 224 | 775.1 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 23 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 183 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,060 |
Other places nearby
- Carterton District 10/10
- Tararua District 6/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
- South Wairarapa District 8/10
- Palmerston North City 1/10
- Upper Hutt City 4/10
- Kapiti Coast District 6/10
- Porirua City 4/10
