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Crime rate in Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78/100

(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 2,136 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 131.51 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 377 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 706 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.28% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
74.65% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Muswellbrook crime trends

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Muswellbrook crime compared

Top crime types in Muswellbrook:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 432 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    432

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 376 reported cases of Theft.

    376

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 275 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    275

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 261 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    261

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 185 reported cases of Property damage.

    185

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 122 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    122

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 93 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    93

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 88 reported cases of Deception.

    88

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 68 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    68

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 54 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    54

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 36 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    36

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 36 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    36

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 34 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    34

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 23 reported cases of Arson.

    23

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 14 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 11 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 78/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Muswellbrook?

432 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Muswellbrook in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Muswellbrook?

Crime in Muswellbrook has increased by 10.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Muswellbrook in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Muswellbrook in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Muswellbrook?

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

What is the safest suburb in Muswellbrook?

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

Where are Muswellbrook crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Muswellbrook by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Edderton, Muswellbrook and Widden.


Suburbs in Muswellbrook

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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