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Crime rate in Forbes (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2871

Suburb in Forbes

Crime Rank: 36/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,157 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 884.43 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,207 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 147.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 171 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 540 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
91.14% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.37% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Forbes (NSW) crime trends

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Forbes (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Forbes (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 326 reported cases of Theft.

    326

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 145 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    145

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 142 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    142

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 122 reported cases of Property damage.

    122

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 97 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    97

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 83 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    83

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 54 reported cases of Deception.

    54

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    41

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 38 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    38

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    29

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    26

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    23

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 21 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    21

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forbes (NSW)

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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

  • Forbes (NSW)

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in Forbes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Forbes (NSW) rank in crime?

Forbes (NSW) suburb is ranked 36/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Forbes (NSW) a safe suburb?

Forbes (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Forbes (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

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

326 Theft cases were reported in Forbes (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Forbes (NSW)?

Crime in Forbes (NSW) has increased by 11.86% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Forbes (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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