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Crime rate in Cataract, NSW, Australia, 2560

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 204.65 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 3,250.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
250.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
1,750.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
99.5% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
99.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cataract crime trends

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Cataract crime compared

Top crime types in Cataract:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Cataract there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Cataract there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Cataract there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Cataract there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Cataract there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cataract

    1 in 4

    In 2024 in Cataract your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 4

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Cataract

    1 in 1

    In 2024 in Cataract your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 1

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Cataract rank in crime?

Cataract suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cataract a safe suburb?

Cataract suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cataract?

The top crime types in Cataract are Drug use and possession, Theft, Arson.

What is the most reported crime in Cataract?

4 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Cataract in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Cataract?

Crime in Cataract has increased by 62.5% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Cataract in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cataract in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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