| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
16,300 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
35.88 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
2,270 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
139.26 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
440 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
863 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
26.99 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
52.94 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
94.5% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
86.66% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 475 reported cases of Theft.
475
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 439 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
439
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 330 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
330
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 236 reported cases of Property damage.
236
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 186 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
186
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 109 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
109
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 98 reported cases of Sexual offences.
98
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 82 reported cases of Deception.
82
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 79 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
79
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
45
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 43 reported cases of Arson.
43
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
43
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 34 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
34
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
19
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 14 reported cases of Other drug offences.
14
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.
7
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
7
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 7 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
7
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
7
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
5
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
3
In 2024 in Cessnock there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
2
1 in 37
In 2024 in Cessnock your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 37
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 19
In 2024 in Cessnock your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Cessnock suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Cessnock suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Cessnock are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.
475 Theft cases were reported in Cessnock in 2024.
Crime in Cessnock has increased by 0.58% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cessnock 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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