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Crime rate in Fishing Point, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,105

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.67 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    30

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    27.15

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    8

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

  • Property Crimes
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    10

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.24

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.05

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.5%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    45.13%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fishing Point crime trends

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Fishing Point crime compared

Top crime types in Fishing Point:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fishing Point there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fishing Point

    1 in 138

    In 2023 in Fishing Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 138

  • 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

  • Fishing Point

    1 in 111

    In 2023 in Fishing Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 111

  • 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 Fishing Point rank in crime?

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

Is Fishing Point a safe suburb?

Fishing Point suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Fishing Point?

The top crime types in Fishing Point are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Fishing Point?

10 Theft cases were reported in Fishing Point in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fishing Point?

Crime in Fishing Point has increased by 15.38% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fishing Point in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fishing Point 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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