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Crime rate in Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia, 2292

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,688 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.07 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 674 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 399.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 74 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 247 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
43.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
146.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.4% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Broadmeadow crime trends

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Broadmeadow crime compared

Top crime types in Broadmeadow:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 166 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    166

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 162 reported cases of Theft.

    162

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 51 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 46 reported cases of Property damage.

    46

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 46 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    46

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 37 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 31 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    31

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Broadmeadow

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 23

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Broadmeadow

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in Broadmeadow your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Broadmeadow rank in crime?

Broadmeadow suburb is ranked 71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Broadmeadow a safe suburb?

Broadmeadow suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Broadmeadow?

The top crime types in Broadmeadow are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Broadmeadow?

166 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Broadmeadow in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Broadmeadow?

Crime in Broadmeadow has decreased by 4.13% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Broadmeadow in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Broadmeadow in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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