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

Suburb in Forbes

Crime Rank: 28/100

(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 905 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 110.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 147 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 347 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.02 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
42.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.69% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.3% 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 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 185 reported cases of Theft.

    185

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 108 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    108

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 104 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    104

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 100 reported cases of Property damage.

    100

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 83 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    83

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 61 reported cases of Deception.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 57 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    57

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 45 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    45

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 36 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    36

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    32

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 30 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forbes (NSW)

    1 in 55

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Forbes (NSW)

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in Forbes (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Forbes (NSW) rank in crime?

Forbes (NSW) suburb is ranked 28/100 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, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

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

185 Theft cases were reported in Forbes (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Forbes (NSW)?

Crime in Forbes (NSW) has decreased by 25.02% from 2023 to 2024.

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

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Forbes (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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