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Crime rate in Budgewoi, NSW, Australia, 2262

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,497 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 341 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 97.51 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 71 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 107 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.47% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.33% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Budgewoi crime trends

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Budgewoi crime compared

Top crime types in Budgewoi:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 53 reported cases of Theft.

    53

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 50 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 38 reported cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 7 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 7 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Budgewoi there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Budgewoi

    1 in 49

    In 2025 in Budgewoi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • 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

  • Budgewoi

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in Budgewoi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Budgewoi rank in crime?

Budgewoi suburb is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Budgewoi a safe suburb?

Budgewoi suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Budgewoi?

The top crime types in Budgewoi are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Budgewoi?

53 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Budgewoi in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Budgewoi?

Crime in Budgewoi has increased by 44.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Budgewoi in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Budgewoi 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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