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Crime rate in Gateshead, NSW, Australia, 2290

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,121 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 382 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 122.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 70 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 141 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
91.8% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.36% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gateshead crime trends

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Gateshead crime compared

Top crime types in Gateshead:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 84 reported cases of Theft.

    84

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 67 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    67

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 53 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    53

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 36 reported cases of Property damage.

    36

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 30 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 18 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 14 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gateshead

    1 in 45

    In 2023 in Gateshead your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • 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

  • Gateshead

    1 in 22

    In 2023 in Gateshead your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Gateshead rank in crime?

Gateshead suburb is ranked 32/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gateshead a safe suburb?

Gateshead suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Gateshead?

The top crime types in Gateshead are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Gateshead?

84 Theft cases were reported in Gateshead in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Gateshead?

Crime in Gateshead has decreased by 11.37% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Gateshead in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gateshead 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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