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Crime rate in Georgetown (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2298

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,072 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 137 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 30 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 69 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.59% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Georgetown (NSW) crime trends

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Georgetown (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Georgetown (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Georgetown (NSW)

    1 in 69

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Georgetown (NSW)

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Georgetown (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Georgetown (NSW) rank in crime?

Georgetown (NSW) suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Georgetown (NSW) a safe suburb?

Georgetown (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Georgetown (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

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

44 Theft cases were reported in Georgetown (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Georgetown (NSW)?

Crime in Georgetown (NSW) has increased by 29.25% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Georgetown (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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