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Crime rate in Bolton Point, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,124

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.68 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    228

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    107.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    63

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

  • Property Crimes
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    50

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.66

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    23.54

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    94.37%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    68.77%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 52 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    52

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 48 cases of Assault and related offences.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 31 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 31 cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 14 cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 13 cases of Theft.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 11 cases of Deception.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 7 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 6 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Bolton Point there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bolton Point

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Bolton Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • 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

  • Bolton Point

    1 in 42

    In 2023 in Bolton Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Bolton Point rank in crime?

Bolton Point suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bolton Point a safe suburb?

Bolton Point suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bolton Point?

The top crime types in Bolton Point are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Bolton Point?

52 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Bolton Point in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bolton Point?

Crime in Bolton Point has increased by 40.74% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bolton Point in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bolton Point 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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