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Crime rate in Callaghan, NSW, Australia, 2308

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,358

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    121

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    89.10

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    13

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

  • Property Crimes
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    41

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.57

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    30.19

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    78.74%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    75.24%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 48 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    48

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 28 cases of Theft.

    28

  • Property damage

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

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Sexual offences

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

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 5 cases of Deception.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    4

  • Assault and related offences

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

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    3

  • Drug use and possession

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

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Callaghan there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1

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


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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