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Crime rate in Aberdare, NSW, Australia, 2325

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,542 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.30 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 217 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 85.37 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 60 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.86% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Aberdare crime trends

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Aberdare crime compared

Top crime types in Aberdare:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    42

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 41 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    41

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 35 reported cases of Theft.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Aberdare there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Aberdare

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Aberdare your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • 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

  • Aberdare

    1 in 42

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

  • 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 Aberdare rank in crime?

Aberdare suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Aberdare a safe suburb?

Aberdare suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Aberdare?

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

What is the most reported crime in Aberdare?

42 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Aberdare in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Aberdare?

Crime in Aberdare has increased by 17.93% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Aberdare in 2025?

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

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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