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Crime rate in Caves Beach, NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,016 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.43 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 120 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 29 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
46.92% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Caves Beach crime trends

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Caves Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Caves Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Caves Beach there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Caves Beach

    1 in 138

    In 2024 in Caves Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 138

  • 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

  • Caves Beach

    1 in 98

    In 2024 in Caves Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 98

  • 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 Caves Beach rank in crime?

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

Is Caves Beach a safe suburb?

Caves Beach suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Caves Beach?

The top crime types in Caves Beach are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Caves Beach?

19 Theft cases were reported in Caves Beach in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Caves Beach?

Crime in Caves Beach has decreased by 9.09% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Caves Beach in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Caves Beach 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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