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Crime rate in Maitland, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 59/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 90,215 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 433.09 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,221 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 91.13 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,535 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,683 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.89% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
46.68% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Maitland crime trends

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Maitland crime compared

Top crime types in Maitland:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 1,601 reported cases of Theft.

    1,601

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 1,312 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,312

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 1,152 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,152

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 736 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    736

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 665 reported cases of Property damage.

    665

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 548 reported cases of Deception.

    548

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 517 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    517

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 352 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    352

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 333 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    333

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 268 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    268

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 150 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    150

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 133 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    133

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 100 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    100

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 70 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    70

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 65 reported cases of Arson.

    65

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 62 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    62

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 56 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    56

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 27 reported cases of Robbery.

    27

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 26 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 20 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    20

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 19 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    19

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Maitland there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Maitland

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in Maitland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • Maitland

    1 in 34

    In 2024 in Maitland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 Maitland rank in crime?

Maitland lga is ranked 59/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Maitland a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Maitland?

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

What is the most reported crime in Maitland?

1,601 Theft cases were reported in Maitland in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Maitland?

Crime in Maitland has decreased by 3.48% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Maitland in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Maitland in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Maitland?

The least safe suburb in Maitland is Maitland (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Maitland?

The safest suburb in Maitland is Windermere (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Maitland crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Maitland by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Maitland (NSW), South Maitland and Farley.


Suburbs in Maitland

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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