1Palmerston North City
Palmerston North City, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in New Zealand · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 26,183 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 | 82 | 90.6 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 848 | 937 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 90 | 99.4 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 1,416 | 1,564.6 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 940 | 1,038.7 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 2,399 | 2,650.8 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 1,663 | 1,837.6 | 1,343 |
| All thefts less vehicle theft and shoplifting. | |||
Source: New Zealand Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to August 2026)
| Sexual offences | 82 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 850 |
| Robbery | 90 |
| Theft and burglary | 6,418 |
Questions about crime in Palmerston North City
- Is Palmerston North City safe?
- Palmerston North City: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Palmerston North City?
- Palmerston North City: Weighted crime: 26,183 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
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- Carterton District 10/10
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- Central Hawke's Bay District 9/10
