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Crime rate in Hamilton (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2303

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 56/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,614 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.41 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,296 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 280.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 187 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 452 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
40.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
97.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
96.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.13% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hamilton (NSW) crime trends

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Hamilton (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Hamilton (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 313 reported cases of Theft.

    313

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 265 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    265

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 145 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    145

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 110 reported cases of Deception.

    110

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 88 reported cases of Property damage.

    88

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 71 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    71

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 59 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    59

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 50 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    50

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    44

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 34 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    34

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    31

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 21 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    21

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hamilton (NSW)

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 25

  • 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

  • Hamilton (NSW)

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Hamilton (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Hamilton (NSW) rank in crime?

Hamilton (NSW) suburb is ranked 56/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hamilton (NSW) a safe suburb?

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

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

The top crime types in Hamilton (NSW) are Theft, Transport regulation offences, Assault and related offences.

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

313 Theft cases were reported in Hamilton (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Hamilton (NSW)?

Crime in Hamilton (NSW) has increased by 42.11% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hamilton (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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