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Crime rate in Forest Hill (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2651

Suburb in Wagga Wagga

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,081

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    34.62 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    144

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    46.74

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    42

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

  • Property Crimes
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    30

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.63

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.74

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    85.01%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    46.48%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 33 cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 25 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 16 cases of Theft.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 16 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 7 cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 7 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 7 cases of Deception.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 7 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 5 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forest Hill (NSW)

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • 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

  • Forest Hill (NSW)

    1 in 103

    In 2023 in Forest Hill (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 103

  • 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 Forest Hill (NSW) rank in crime?

Forest Hill (NSW) suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Forest Hill (NSW) a safe suburb?

Forest Hill (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Forest Hill (NSW)?

The top crime types in Forest Hill (NSW) are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Forest Hill (NSW)?

33 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Forest Hill (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Forest Hill (NSW)?

Crime in Forest Hill (NSW) has increased by 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Forest Hill (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Forest Hill (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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