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Crime rate in Adamstown Heights, NSW, Australia, 2289

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,621 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.39 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 156 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 21 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 74 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
59.16% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.93% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Adamstown Heights crime trends

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Adamstown Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Adamstown Heights:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 19 reported cases of Property damage.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adamstown Heights

    1 in 268

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 268

  • 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

  • Adamstown Heights

    1 in 76

    In 2025 in Adamstown Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 76

  • 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 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Adamstown Heights?

44 Theft cases were reported in Adamstown Heights in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Adamstown Heights?

Crime in Adamstown Heights has increased by 6.85% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Adamstown Heights in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Adamstown Heights 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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