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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)
  • Population
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    2,931

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.58 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    68

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    23.20

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    19

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

  • Property Crimes
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    21

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.48

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.16

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    71.29%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    41.38%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

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

    13

  • Theft

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

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    11

  • Deception

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

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    7

  • Property damage

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

    5

  • Sexual offences

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    2

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Drug use and possession

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

    1

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


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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