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Crime rate in Karuah, NSW, Australia, 2324

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 34/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,618

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    73.89 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    178

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    110.01

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    38

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    60

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    23.49

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    37.08

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    92.29%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.18%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 32 cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 32 cases of Theft.

    32

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 23 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 22 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 22 cases of Deception.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 20 cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 7 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 6 cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 1 cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Karuah there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Karuah

    1 in 43

    In 2023 in Karuah your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • 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

  • Karuah

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Karuah your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Karuah rank in crime?

Karuah suburb is ranked 34/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Karuah a safe suburb?

Karuah suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Karuah?

The top crime types in Karuah are Assault and related offences, Theft, Miscellaneous offences.

What is the most reported crime in Karuah?

32 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Karuah in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Karuah?

Crime in Karuah has increased by 67.92% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Karuah in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Karuah 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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