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Crime rate in Fennell Bay, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,780

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.72 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    59

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    33.15

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    12

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

  • Property Crimes
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    15

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.74

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.43

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.06%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    43.94%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fennell Bay crime trends

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Fennell Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Fennell Bay:


  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 9 reported cases of Theft.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fennell Bay

    1 in 148

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 148

  • 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

  • Fennell Bay

    1 in 119

    In 2023 in Fennell Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 119

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fennell Bay rank in crime?

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

Is Fennell Bay a safe suburb?

Fennell Bay suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fennell Bay?

The top crime types in Fennell Bay are Deception, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fennell Bay?

12 Deception cases were reported in Fennell Bay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fennell Bay?

Crime in Fennell Bay has decreased by 39.8% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fennell Bay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fennell Bay 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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