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Crime rate in Highfields (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2289

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 936 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.87 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 35 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 16 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
55.4% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.62% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Highfields (NSW) crime trends

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Highfields (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Highfields (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Highfields (NSW)

    1 in 468

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 468

  • 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

  • Highfields (NSW)

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Highfields (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 Highfields (NSW) rank in crime?

Highfields (NSW) suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Highfields (NSW) a safe suburb?

Highfields (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Highfields (NSW) are Theft, Deception, Burglary/Break and enter.

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

10 Theft cases were reported in Highfields (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Highfields (NSW)?

Crime in Highfields (NSW) has increased by 25% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Highfields (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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