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Crime rate in Singleton, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 52/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 23,211 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,361.87 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,688 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 72.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 313 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 644 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.85% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
42.86% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Singleton crime trends

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Singleton crime compared

Top crime types in Singleton:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 288 reported cases of Theft.

    288

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 228 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    228

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 203 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    203

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 198 reported cases of Property damage.

    198

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 165 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    165

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 142 reported cases of Deception.

    142

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 123 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    123

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 81 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    81

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 61 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    61

  • Drug use and possession

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

    46

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 36 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    36

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 35 reported cases of Arson.

    35

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 33 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    33

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Singleton there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Singleton

    1 in 74

    In 2024 in Singleton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • 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

  • Singleton

    1 in 36

    In 2024 in Singleton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Singleton rank in crime?

Singleton lga is ranked 52/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Singleton a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Singleton?

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

What is the most reported crime in Singleton?

288 Theft cases were reported in Singleton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Singleton?

Crime in Singleton has increased by 4.58% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Singleton in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Singleton?

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

What is the safest suburb in Singleton?

The safest suburb in Singleton is Wylies Flat, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Singleton crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Singleton by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ravensworth (NSW), Rixs Creek and Dunolly (NSW).


Suburbs in Singleton

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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