Cessnock Crime Index

13

(100 is safest)

Safer than 13% of most Australia suburbs

Cessnock Crime Map

Cessnock crime map

Cessnock Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Cessnock.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Cessnock
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2189, up 4% from 2104 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Cessnock is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of NSW suburbs are safer than Cessnock and 14% of suburbs are more dangerous than Cessnock.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (36 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Cessnock: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Cessnock is safer than only 13% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Cessnock’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Cessnock perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Cessnock is greater than that of roughly 86% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Cessnock, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Cessnock’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Cessnock. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Cessnock.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Cessnock is 2947 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 33 if you reside in Cessnock.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Cessnock are 1 in 18, with a rate of 5320 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Cessnock Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person4822947
Property and deception offences8705320
Drug offences147899
Public order and security offences119728
Justice procedures offences3662238
Other offences2051254
Total218913386

Cessnock Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 33

In Cessnock

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Cessnock vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Cessnock vs NSW

Cessnock population: 16353

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault251628641535770
Sexual offences6014650367179
Robbery517603122
Abduction and kidnapping3203183
Blackmail and Extortion112762
Intimidation, stalking and harassment15640910954501
Other offences against the person618833723

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Cessnock crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault26159
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences34208
Domestic violence related assault105642
Non-domestic violence related assault136832

Cessnock Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Cessnock

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Cessnock vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Cessnock vs NSW, Australia

Cessnock population: 16353

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft57318002835042204
Burglary/Break and Enter7824967477306
Arson24376014746
Malicious damage to property195491361192602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Cessnock crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft66404
Steal from motor vehicle70428
Steal from retail store73446
Break and enter dwelling55336
Break and enter non-dwelling23141

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Cessnock vs NSW

Drug Offences: Cessnock vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession853403252041667
Drug dealing and trafficking3862932327705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116181366
Other drug offences21584112872

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Cessnock vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct5317321324212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences6614664404179.54

Cessnock Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Cessnock vs NSW

Cessnock Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Cessnock in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Cessnock in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Cessnock?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Cessnock is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Cessnock?

The overall crime rate in Cessnock, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13386 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 Cessnock a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Cessnock total crime rate in 2021 was 13386. This means it’s 14% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Cessnock has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Cessnock safe at night?

41% of crimes in Cessnock occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Cessnock at night.

Total Crime Stats of Cessnock

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder10
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police610
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault102105
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault107136
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault3126
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences36165
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10034
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping03
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment146156
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person46
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft8766
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle10570
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store6973
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3021
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling8290
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person87
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud100165
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences7881
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling7255
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling38123
Property and deception offencesArsonArson3924
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property224195
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics51
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis4833
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines5343
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs125
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines135
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis53
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2621
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass3229
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct712
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language88
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent74
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences8066
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences02
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences97
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences42
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences51194
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order8272
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions276254
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1725
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures412

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney