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Crime rate in Forbes, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 66/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,164 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,275.96 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 955 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 104.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 152 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 369 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.09% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
65.19% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Forbes crime compared

Top crime types in Forbes:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 196 reported cases of Theft.

    196

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 113 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    113

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 108 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    108

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 103 reported cases of Property damage.

    103

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 84 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    84

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 63 reported cases of Deception.

    63

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 61 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 50 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    50

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 37 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    37

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 21 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Forbes there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forbes

    1 in 60

    In 2024 in Forbes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Forbes

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Forbes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Forbes rank in crime?

Forbes lga is ranked 66/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Forbes a safe lga?

Forbes lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Forbes?

The top crime types in Forbes are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Forbes?

196 Theft cases were reported in Forbes in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Forbes?

Crime in Forbes has decreased by 23.11% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Forbes in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Forbes in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Forbes?

The least safe suburb in Forbes is Mulguthrie, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Forbes?

The safest suburb in Forbes is Wirrinya, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Forbes crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Forbes by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mulguthrie, Forbes (NSW) and Jemalong.


Suburbs in Forbes

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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