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Crime rate in Matong, NSW, Australia, 2652

Suburb in Coolamon

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 159 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 299.78 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Matong crime trends

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Matong crime compared

Top crime types in Matong:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Matong there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Matong there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Matong there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Matong there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Matong

    1 in 159

    In 2023 in Matong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 159

  • 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

  • Matong

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Matong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Matong rank in crime?

Matong suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Matong a safe suburb?

Matong suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Matong?

The top crime types in Matong are Drug use and possession, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Matong?

6 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Matong in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Matong?

Crime in Matong has increased by 71.43% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Matong in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Matong 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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