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

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    8,014

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.18 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    209

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    26.08

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    49

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

  • Property Crimes
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    90

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.11

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.23

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    70.16%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    49.04%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 51 cases of Theft.

    51

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 23 cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 22 cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 21 cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 19 cases of Deception.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 18 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 16 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 14 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 3 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fletcher (NSW)

    1 in 164

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 164

  • 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

  • Fletcher (NSW)

    1 in 89

    In 2023 in Fletcher (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 89

  • 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 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, Sexual offences, Assault and related offences.

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

51 Theft cases were reported in Fletcher (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Fletcher (NSW)?

Crime in Fletcher (NSW) has decreased by 13.64% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Fletcher (NSW) in 2023?

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