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Crime rate in Jesmond, NSW, Australia, 2299

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 54/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,210 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.21 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 685 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 213.40 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 116 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 329 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
36.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
102.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
95.04% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.56% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Jesmond crime trends

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Jesmond crime compared

Top crime types in Jesmond:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 204 reported cases of Theft.

    204

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 94 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    94

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 81 reported cases of Property damage.

    81

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 55 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    55

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 46 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    46

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 44 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 34 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    34

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 27 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    27

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 21 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 19 reported cases of Deception.

    19

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 17 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Jesmond there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Jesmond

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Jesmond your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 28

  • 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

  • Jesmond

    1 in 10

    In 2024 in Jesmond your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Jesmond rank in crime?

Jesmond suburb is ranked 54/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Jesmond a safe suburb?

Jesmond suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Jesmond?

The top crime types in Jesmond are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Jesmond?

204 Theft cases were reported in Jesmond in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Jesmond?

Crime in Jesmond has decreased by 3.66% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Jesmond in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Jesmond 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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