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Crime rate in Cardiff South, NSW, Australia, 2285

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,931 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.58 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 68 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 21 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
7.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.29% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
41.38% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cardiff South crime trends

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Cardiff South crime compared

Top crime types in Cardiff South:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 13 reported cases of Theft.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Cardiff South there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cardiff South

    1 in 154

    In 2023 in Cardiff South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 154

  • 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 South

    1 in 140

    In 2023 in Cardiff South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 140

  • 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 South rank in crime?

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

Is Cardiff South a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Cardiff South?

The top crime types in Cardiff South are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Cardiff South?

13 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Cardiff South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Cardiff South?

Crime in Cardiff South has decreased by 25.27% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Cardiff South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cardiff South 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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