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Crime rate in Barnsley, NSW, Australia, 2278

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,735

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.53 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    42

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    24.21

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    12

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

  • Property Crimes
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    13

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.92

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.49

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.58%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    41.98%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 7 cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 7 cases of Theft.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 5 cases of Deception.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 3 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 1 cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 1 cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Barnsley there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Barnsley

    1 in 145

    In 2023 in Barnsley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 145

  • 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

  • Barnsley

    1 in 133

    In 2023 in Barnsley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 133

  • 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 Barnsley rank in crime?

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

Is Barnsley a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Barnsley?

The top crime types in Barnsley are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Barnsley?

7 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Barnsley in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Barnsley?

Crime in Barnsley has decreased by 40% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Barnsley in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Barnsley 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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