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Crime rate in Booragul, NSW, Australia, 2284

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,623

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.24 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    135

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    83.18

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    48

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

  • Property Crimes
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    40

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.57

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.65

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    94.35%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    69.96%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

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

    36

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 21 cases of Theft.

    21

  • Property damage

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

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    12

  • Drug use and possession

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

    12

  • Sexual offences

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

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Booragul there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1

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


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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