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Crime rate in Branxton, NSW, Australia, 2335

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,255 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 31.89 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 132 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.54 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 38 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 44 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.99% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Branxton crime trends

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Branxton crime compared

Top crime types in Branxton:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 21 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    21

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 20 reported cases of Theft.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Deception

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

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Branxton there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Branxton

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in Branxton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • Branxton

    1 in 51

    In 2024 in Branxton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • 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 Branxton rank in crime?

Branxton suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Branxton a safe suburb?

Branxton suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Branxton?

The top crime types in Branxton are Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Branxton?

23 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Branxton in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Branxton?

Crime in Branxton has increased by 25.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Branxton in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Branxton 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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