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Crime rate in Forster (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2428

Suburb in Mid-Coast

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,187 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 32.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,519 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 107.07 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 239 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 499 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
35.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
78.19% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Forster (NSW) crime trends

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Forster (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Forster (NSW):


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 311 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    311

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 297 reported cases of Theft.

    297

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 184 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    184

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 131 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    131

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 115 reported cases of Property damage.

    115

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 114 reported cases of Deception.

    114

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 84 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    84

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 68 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    68

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 58 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    58

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 53 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    53

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forster (NSW)

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • Forster (NSW)

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Forster (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Forster (NSW) rank in crime?

Forster (NSW) suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Forster (NSW) a safe suburb?

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

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

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

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

311 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Forster (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Forster (NSW)?

Crime in Forster (NSW) has decreased by 14.57% from 2023 to 2024.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Forster (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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