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Crime rate in Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,358 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 138 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 101.62 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 47 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
34.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.26% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.02% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Callaghan crime trends

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Callaghan crime compared

Top crime types in Callaghan:


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 71 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    71

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Callaghan

    1 in 226

    In 2024 in Callaghan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 226

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Callaghan

    1 in 29

    In 2024 in Callaghan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Callaghan rank in crime?

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

Is Callaghan a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Callaghan?

The top crime types in Callaghan are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Callaghan?

71 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Callaghan in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Callaghan?

Crime in Callaghan has increased by 14.05% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Callaghan in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Callaghan in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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