2Whanganui District
Whanganui District, New Zealand: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in New Zealand · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 21,472 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 | 41 | 83.3 | 73.9 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 452 | 918.7 | 609 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery, blackmail and extortion | 33 | 67.1 | 74.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 687 | 1,396.3 | 1,108.2 |
| Vehicle theft | 411 | 835.4 | 637.5 |
| Includes taking a vehicle for use without the owner's consent. | |||
| Shoplifting | 638 | 1,296.7 | 1,561.9 |
| Other theft | 739 | 1,502 | 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 453 |
| Robbery | 33 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,475 |
Questions about crime in Whanganui District
- Is Whanganui District safe?
- Whanganui District: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 67 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Whanganui District?
- Whanganui District: Weighted crime: 21,472 per 100,000 people (12 months to August 2026).
Other places nearby
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- Ruapehu District 5/10
- Manawatu District 5/10
- Stratford District 9/10
- South Taranaki District 7/10
- Palmerston North City 1/10
- New Plymouth District 6/10
- Horowhenua District 3/10
