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Crime rate in Cams Wharf, NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 182 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.83 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 19 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 104.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
49.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.56% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.98% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cams Wharf crime trends

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Cams Wharf crime compared

Top crime types in Cams Wharf:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cams Wharf

    1 in 91

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 91

  • 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

  • Cams Wharf

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in Cams Wharf your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Cams Wharf rank in crime?

Cams Wharf suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cams Wharf a safe suburb?

Cams Wharf suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Cams Wharf?

The top crime types in Cams Wharf are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cams Wharf?

5 Theft cases were reported in Cams Wharf in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Cams Wharf?

Crime in Cams Wharf has increased by 11.76% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Cams Wharf in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cams Wharf 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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