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Crime rate in Edgeworth, NSW, Australia, 2285

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,401

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.02 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    452

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    70.61

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    88

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    191

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.75

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    29.84

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.15%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    75%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 89 cases of Theft.

    89

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 63 cases of Property damage.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 61 cases of Assault and related offences.

    61

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 46 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    46

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 35 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 33 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 33 cases of Deception.

    33

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 22 cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 16 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 11 cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 7 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 5 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 4 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 4 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 3 cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 2 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Edgeworth there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Edgeworth

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Edgeworth your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Edgeworth

    1 in 34

    In 2023 in Edgeworth your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Edgeworth rank in crime?

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

Is Edgeworth a safe suburb?

Edgeworth suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Edgeworth?

The top crime types in Edgeworth are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Edgeworth?

89 Theft cases were reported in Edgeworth in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Edgeworth?

Crime in Edgeworth has increased by 3.43% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Edgeworth in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Edgeworth in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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