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Crime rate in Booragul, NSW, Australia, 2284

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,623 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.24 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 135 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 83.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 48 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 40 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
94.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Booragul crime trends

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Booragul crime compared

Top crime types in Booragul:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Booragul

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Booragul 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

  • Booragul

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in Booragul your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Booragul rank in crime?

Booragul suburb is ranked 32/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Booragul a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Booragul?

The top crime types in Booragul are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Booragul?

36 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Booragul in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Booragul?

Crime in Booragul has decreased by 6.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Booragul in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Booragul 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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