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Crime rate in Fletcher (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2287

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,014 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.18 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 233 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 48 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 110 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
53.55% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Fletcher (NSW) crime trends

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Fletcher (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Fletcher (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 62 reported cases of Theft.

    62

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fletcher (NSW)

    1 in 167

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 167

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fletcher (NSW)

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in Fletcher (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 73

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fletcher (NSW) rank in crime?

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

Is Fletcher (NSW) a safe suburb?

Fletcher (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Fletcher (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

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

62 Theft cases were reported in Fletcher (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Fletcher (NSW)?

Crime in Fletcher (NSW) has increased by 11.48% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Fletcher (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fletcher (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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