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Crime rate in Beechwood, NSW, Australia, 2446

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 914 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9.92 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 30 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
4.38 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
84.96% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
37.69% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Beechwood crime trends

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Beechwood crime compared

Top crime types in Beechwood:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Beechwood there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Beechwood

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Beechwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Beechwood

    1 in 229

    In 2024 in Beechwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 229

  • 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 Beechwood rank in crime?

Beechwood suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Beechwood a safe suburb?

Beechwood suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Beechwood?

The top crime types in Beechwood are Assault and related offences, Sexual offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Beechwood?

6 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Beechwood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Beechwood?

Crime in Beechwood has increased by 25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Beechwood in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Beechwood 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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