159
Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
299.78 km2
Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
12
Total number of crimes in the suburb
75.47
Total number of crimes per 1000 people
1
Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
3
Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
6.29
Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
18.87
Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
70.71%
Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
62.27%
Number of suburbs with less property crimes
In 2023 in Matong there were 6 cases of Drug use and possession.
6
In 2023 in Matong there were 3 cases of Theft.
3
In 2023 in Matong there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
2
In 2023 in Matong there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.
1
1 in 159
In 2023 in Matong your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 159
1 in 87
In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 53
In 2023 in Matong your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53
1 in 41
In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Matong suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Matong suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Matong are Drug use and possession, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
6 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Matong in 2023.
Crime in Matong has increased by 71.43% from 2022 to 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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