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

Suburb in Mid-Coast

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    14,187

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    32.54 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,778

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    125.33

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    269

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

  • Property Crimes
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    720

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    18.96

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    50.75

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    89.93%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    86.54%

    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):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 467 reported cases of Theft.

    467

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 289 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    289

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 224 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    224

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 130 reported cases of Property damage.

    130

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 121 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    121

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 121 reported cases of Deception.

    121

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 112 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    112

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    64

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 60 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    60

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 43 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    43

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 36 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    36

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 33 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    33

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    26

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Other drug offences

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

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 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 53

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • 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

  • Forster (NSW)

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Forster (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Forster (NSW) rank in crime?

Forster (NSW) suburb is ranked 29/100 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 Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

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

467 Theft cases were reported in Forster (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Forster (NSW)?

Crime in Forster (NSW) has increased by 5.08% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Forster (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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