| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
167,151 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
165.94 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
21,488 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
128.55 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
2,910 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
8,300 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
17.41 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
49.66 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
70.62% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
80.68% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 5,308 reported cases of Theft.
5,308
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 2,869 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
2,869
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 2,530 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
2,530
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 2,190 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
2,190
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 1,599 reported cases of Property damage.
1,599
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 1,309 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
1,309
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 1,305 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
1,305
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 1,304 reported cases of Deception.
1,304
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 721 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
721
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 598 reported cases of Sexual offences.
598
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 394 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
394
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 268 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
268
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 255 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
255
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 222 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
222
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 147 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
147
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 133 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
133
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 88 reported cases of Arson.
88
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 87 reported cases of Other drug offences.
87
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 83 reported cases of Robbery.
83
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 35 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
35
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 31 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
31
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
4
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
4
In 2025 in Newcastle there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
4
1 in 57
In 2025 in Newcastle your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 20
In 2025 in Newcastle your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Newcastle lga is ranked 63/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Newcastle lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Newcastle are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Transport regulation offences.
5,308 Theft cases were reported in Newcastle in 2025.
Crime in Newcastle has increased by 0.64% from 2024 to 2025.
There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in Newcastle in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Newcastle is Newcastle West, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Newcastle is Maryville, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Newcastle by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Newcastle West, Newcastle and Broadmeadow.
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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