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Crime rate in Ashtonfield, NSW, Australia, 2323

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,589

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.83 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    126

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    27.46

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    22

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

  • Property Crimes
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    58

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.79

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.64

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    65.36%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    51.9%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 33 cases of Theft.

    33

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 19 cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 17 cases of Deception.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 13 cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 12 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 10 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 9 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ashtonfield

    1 in 209

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 209

  • 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

  • Ashtonfield

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in Ashtonfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • 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 Ashtonfield rank in crime?

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

Is Ashtonfield a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Ashtonfield?

The top crime types in Ashtonfield are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Ashtonfield?

33 Theft cases were reported in Ashtonfield in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Ashtonfield?

Crime in Ashtonfield has decreased by 13.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Ashtonfield in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ashtonfield 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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