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Crime rate in Cardiff (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2285

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,318 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.16 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 763 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 120.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 109 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 224 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
88.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.08% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cardiff (NSW) crime trends

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Cardiff (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Cardiff (NSW):


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 151 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    151

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 138 reported cases of Theft.

    138

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 87 reported cases of Deception.

    87

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 80 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    80

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 79 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    79

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 56 reported cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    41

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    13

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cardiff (NSW)

    1 in 58

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 58

  • 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

  • Cardiff (NSW)

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Cardiff (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Cardiff (NSW) rank in crime?

Cardiff (NSW) suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cardiff (NSW) a safe suburb?

Cardiff (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Cardiff (NSW)?

The top crime types in Cardiff (NSW) are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Cardiff (NSW)?

151 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Cardiff (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cardiff (NSW)?

Crime in Cardiff (NSW) has decreased by 7.29% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cardiff (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cardiff (NSW) 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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