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Crime rate in Charlestown (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2290

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,601 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.12 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,179 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 86.68 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 165 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 628 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.13 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
46.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.65% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Charlestown (NSW) crime trends

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Charlestown (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Charlestown (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 489 reported cases of Theft.

    489

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 115 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    115

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 96 reported cases of Deception.

    96

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 93 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    93

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 89 reported cases of Property damage.

    89

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 80 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    80

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 46 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    46

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 45 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    45

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    31

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    22

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 13 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Charlestown (NSW)

    1 in 82

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Charlestown (NSW)

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Charlestown (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Charlestown (NSW) rank in crime?

Charlestown (NSW) suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Charlestown (NSW) a safe suburb?

Charlestown (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Charlestown (NSW)?

The top crime types in Charlestown (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Charlestown (NSW)?

489 Theft cases were reported in Charlestown (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Charlestown (NSW)?

Crime in Charlestown (NSW) has increased by 1.73% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Charlestown (NSW) in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Charlestown (NSW) 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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