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Crime rate in Brightwaters, NSW, Australia, 2264

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 875 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.69 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 21 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 24.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 11 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.86 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.82% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Brightwaters crime trends

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Brightwaters crime compared

Top crime types in Brightwaters:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Brightwaters there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brightwaters

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in Brightwaters your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Brightwaters

    1 in 80

    In 2023 in Brightwaters your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 80

  • 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 Brightwaters rank in crime?

Brightwaters suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Brightwaters a safe suburb?

Brightwaters suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Brightwaters?

The top crime types in Brightwaters are Theft, Sexual offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Brightwaters?

7 Theft cases were reported in Brightwaters in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Brightwaters?

Crime in Brightwaters has increased by 31.25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Brightwaters in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brightwaters 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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