| 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 |
2,269 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
139.20 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
403 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
805 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
24.72 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
49.39 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
91.85% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
85.95% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 488 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
488
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 395 reported cases of Theft.
395
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 316 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
316
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 232 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
232
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 232 reported cases of Property damage.
232
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 126 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
126
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 100 reported cases of Deception.
100
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 80 reported cases of Sexual offences.
80
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 76 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
76
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 53 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
53
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 52 reported cases of Arson.
52
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 36 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
36
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 31 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
31
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
12
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
12
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 10 reported cases of Other drug offences.
10
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
7
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
4
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.
3
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
2
In 2025 in Cessnock there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
2
1 in 40
In 2025 in Cessnock your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 40
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 20
In 2025 in Cessnock your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Cessnock suburb is ranked 38/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.
488 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Cessnock in 2025.
Crime in Cessnock has decreased by 0.04% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cessnock in 2025.
The data is based on annual 2025 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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