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Crime rate in Buchanan (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2323

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 46/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    212

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    30.54 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    56

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    264.15

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    3

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

  • Property Crimes
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    42

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.15

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    198.11

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.64%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    97.56%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 28 cases of Theft.

    28

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 4 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 3 cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 2 cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buchanan (NSW)

    1 in 71

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 71

  • 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

  • Buchanan (NSW)

    1 in 5

    In 2023 in Buchanan (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 Buchanan (NSW) rank in crime?

Buchanan (NSW) suburb is ranked 46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Buchanan (NSW) a safe suburb?

Buchanan (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Buchanan (NSW)?

The top crime types in Buchanan (NSW) are Theft, Arson, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Buchanan (NSW)?

28 Theft cases were reported in Buchanan (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Buchanan (NSW)?

Crime in Buchanan (NSW) has increased by 21.74% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Buchanan (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buchanan (NSW) 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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