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Crime rate in Awaba, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 430 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 23.12 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 62 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 144.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 18 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
80.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.07% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Awaba crime trends

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Awaba crime compared

Top crime types in Awaba:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 28 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    28

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Awaba there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Awaba

    1 in 108

    In 2024 in Awaba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 108

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Awaba

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in Awaba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Awaba rank in crime?

Awaba suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Awaba a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Awaba?

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

What is the most reported crime in Awaba?

28 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Awaba in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Awaba?

Crime in Awaba has increased by 100% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Awaba in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Awaba in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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