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Crime rate in Adamstown, NSW, Australia, 2289

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,335 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.05 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 790 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 124.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 344 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
54.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
87.42% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Adamstown crime trends

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Adamstown crime compared

Top crime types in Adamstown:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 229 reported cases of Theft.

    229

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 156 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    156

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 55 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    55

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 45 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    45

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 43 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    43

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 34 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    34

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 24 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 19 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Adamstown there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adamstown

    1 in 102

    In 2025 in Adamstown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 102

  • 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

    1 in 18

    In 2025 in Adamstown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 rank in crime?

Adamstown suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Adamstown a safe suburb?

Adamstown suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Adamstown?

The top crime types in Adamstown are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Adamstown?

229 Theft cases were reported in Adamstown in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Adamstown?

Crime in Adamstown has decreased by 24.33% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Adamstown in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Adamstown 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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