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Crime rate in Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 14/100

(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 121 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.10 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.19 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.24% 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 2023 in Callaghan there were 48 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    48

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 28 reported cases of Theft.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Sexual offences

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

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Callaghan

    1 in 104

    In 2023 in Callaghan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 104

  • 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

  • Callaghan

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Callaghan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Callaghan rank in crime?

Callaghan suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Callaghan a safe suburb?

Callaghan suburb is a relatively 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?

48 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Callaghan in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Callaghan?

Crime in Callaghan has increased by 28.72% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Callaghan in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Callaghan 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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