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

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 11/100

(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 287 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.81 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 100 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.48 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
72.4% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
51.62% 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 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 51 reported cases of Theft.

    51

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 40 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    40

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 37 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    37

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Fletcher (NSW)

    1 in 129

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 129

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Fletcher (NSW)

    1 in 80

    In 2025 in Fletcher (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 80

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fletcher (NSW) rank in crime?

Fletcher (NSW) suburb is ranked 11/100 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 is a relatively 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, Justice procedures offences.

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

51 Theft cases were reported in Fletcher (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Fletcher (NSW)?

Crime in Fletcher (NSW) has increased by 23.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Fletcher (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Fletcher (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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