Newcastle city, NSW Crime Rate and Statistics by Suburb

Newcastle Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart illustrates the trend in the number of offences that happened in Newcastle over the past 60 months.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 31721, up 4% from 30379 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Newcastle is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of NSW urban areas are safer than Newcastle and 39% of urban areas are more dangerous than Newcastle.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (174 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (172 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (79 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (230 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Newcastle: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Newcastle city is ranked safer than 50% of the cities and towns across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Newcastle crime rate is near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in Australia.

In NSW, only about 61% of communities have a lower crime rate than Newcastle. As a result, Newcastle has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Newcastle city, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 17 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Newcastle’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Newcastle’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Newcastle’s crime data and what they reveal about the community’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Newcastle is 1676 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Newcastle is 1 in 59. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Newcastle is 1 in 25. This is equal to a rate of 3889 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Discovering the intricacies of criminal offences in New South Wales and interpreting crime data can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Our NSW crime glossary provides clear and concise definitions of the most common criminal offences, making it easier for you to comprehend the information.

Newcastle Crime Rates by Offences Division

Newcastle Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Newcastle vs NSW

Please find below a detailed breakdown of the major crimes against the person, including the number of offences and corresponding Newcastle crime rates for the selected offences.

Newcastle Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Newcastle vs NSW, Australia

The following are the major property and deception offences, along with Newcastle crime statistics for each type of offence.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Newcastle vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Newcastle vs NSW

Newcastle Crimes per Square KM

Newcastle Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Newcastle city in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 7 murders in Newcastle city in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 8.

What’s the most common crime in Newcastle city?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Newcastle city is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Newcastle city?

The overall crime rate in Newcastle city, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9106 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Newcastle city a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Newcastle city total crime rate in 2021 was 9106. This means it’s 39% safer than all NSW urban areas. So Newcastle city has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Newcastle city safe at night?

36% of crimes in Newcastle city occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Newcastle city at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Newcastle city?

Broadmeadow is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Newcastle city with a rate of 86184 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR’s 2021 data. Yet, Broadmeadow is safer than 1% of NSW suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Newcastle city?

Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) is the safest suburb in Newcastle city with a rate of 10 incidents per 100,000 population as per BOCSAR’s 2021 report. Mayfield (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional) suburb is safer than 100% of New South Wales suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere, so it’s important to always stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Newcastle Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons