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Crime rate in Gateshead, NSW, Australia, 2290

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 36/100

(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 413 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 132.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 78 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 129 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
92.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.97% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gateshead crime trends

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Gateshead crime compared

Top crime types in Gateshead:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 68 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    68

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 63 reported cases of Theft.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 42 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    42

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 20 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 17 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 17 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Gateshead there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gateshead

    1 in 40

    In 2024 in Gateshead your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 40

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Gateshead

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in Gateshead your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gateshead rank in crime?

Gateshead suburb is ranked 36/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Gateshead?

68 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Gateshead in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Gateshead?

Crime in Gateshead has increased by 8.12% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Gateshead in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gateshead in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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