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Crime rate in Adamstown Heights, NSW, Australia, 2289

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,621

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.39 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    157

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    27.93

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    20

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    95

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    3.56

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.90

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.93%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    59.21%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 50 cases of Theft.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 33 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 22 cases of Deception.

    22

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 13 cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 11 cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 7 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 6 cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 6 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 3 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adamstown Heights

    1 in 281

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 281

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Adamstown Heights

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Adamstown Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Adamstown Heights rank in crime?

Adamstown Heights suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Adamstown Heights a safe suburb?

Adamstown Heights suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Adamstown Heights?

The top crime types in Adamstown Heights are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Adamstown Heights?

50 Theft cases were reported in Adamstown Heights in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Adamstown Heights?

Crime in Adamstown Heights has decreased by 7.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Adamstown Heights in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Adamstown Heights in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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