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Crime rate in Forestville (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2087

Suburb in Northern Beaches

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    8,659

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.69 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    194

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    22.40

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    33

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

  • Property Crimes
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    73

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.81

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    8.43

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    61.88%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    43.96%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Forestville (NSW) crime trends

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Forestville (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Forestville (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 46 reported cases of Theft.

    46

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Robbery

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

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forestville (NSW)

    1 in 262

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 262

  • 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

  • Forestville (NSW)

    1 in 119

    In 2023 in Forestville (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 119

  • 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 Forestville (NSW) rank in crime?

Forestville (NSW) suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Forestville (NSW) a safe suburb?

Forestville (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Forestville (NSW) are Theft, Deception, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

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

46 Theft cases were reported in Forestville (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Forestville (NSW)?

Crime in Forestville (NSW) has increased by 3.19% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Forestville (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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