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Crime rate in Metford, NSW, Australia, 2323

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 32/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,707 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.42 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 527 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 111.96 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 117 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 156 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
24.86 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
92.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.53% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Metford crime trends

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Metford crime compared

Top crime types in Metford:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 92 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    92

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Metford there were 80 reported cases of Theft.

    80

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 58 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    58

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Metford there were 52 reported cases of Property damage.

    52

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Metford there were 50 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    50

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Metford there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Metford there were 21 reported cases of Deception.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Metford there were 19 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    19

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Metford there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Metford there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Metford there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Metford there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Metford there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Metford there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Metford there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Metford

    1 in 40

    In 2023 in Metford your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 40

  • 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

  • Metford

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Metford your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Metford rank in crime?

Metford suburb is ranked 32/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Metford a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Metford?

The top crime types in Metford are Assault and related offences, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Metford?

92 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Metford in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Metford?

Crime in Metford has decreased by 10.83% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Metford in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Metford 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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