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Crime rate in Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 86/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,242 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,212.77 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,936 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 119.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 405 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 679 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.81 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
66.4% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Muswellbrook crime trends

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Muswellbrook crime compared

Top crime types in Muswellbrook:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 353 reported cases of Theft.

    353

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 324 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    324

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 300 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    300

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 217 reported cases of Property damage.

    217

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 187 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    187

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 96 reported cases of Deception.

    96

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 96 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    96

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 93 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    93

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 76 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    76

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 46 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    46

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 34 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    34

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    17

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 16 reported cases of Arson.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 10 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    10

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 40

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 40

  • 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

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 Muswellbrook rank in crime?

Muswellbrook lga is ranked 86/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Muswellbrook a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Muswellbrook?

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

What is the most reported crime in Muswellbrook?

353 Theft cases were reported in Muswellbrook in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Muswellbrook?

Crime in Muswellbrook has decreased by 13.03% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Muswellbrook in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Muswellbrook?

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

What is the safest suburb in Muswellbrook?

The safest suburb in Muswellbrook is Yarrawa, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Muswellbrook crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Muswellbrook by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Muswellbrook, Wybong and Kayuga.


Suburbs in Muswellbrook

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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