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Crime rate in Adamstown, NSW, Australia, 2289

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,335

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.05 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    987

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    155.80

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    73

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

  • Property Crimes
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    352

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.52

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    55.56

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.26%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    87.91%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 379 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    379

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 244 cases of Theft.

    244

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 63 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 46 cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 44 cases of Property damage.

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 42 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    42

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 41 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    41

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 36 cases of Deception.

    36

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 20 cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 19 cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 17 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 13 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 8 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 4 cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 2 cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Adamstown there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adamstown

    1 in 87

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

  • 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

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Adamstown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 rank in crime?

Adamstown suburb is ranked 22/100 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 Transport regulation offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Adamstown?

379 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Adamstown in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Adamstown?

Crime in Adamstown has increased by 6.24% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Adamstown in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Adamstown 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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