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Crime rate in Murrurundi, NSW, Australia, 2338

Suburb in Upper Hunter Shire

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    945

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    73.04 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    39

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    41.27

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    10

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

  • Property Crimes
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    15

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.87

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    80.69%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    57.43%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 10 cases of Theft.

    10

  • Sexual offences

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

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 5 cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 5 cases of Deception.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Drug use and possession

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Murrurundi there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Murrurundi

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Murrurundi your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • 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

  • Murrurundi

    1 in 63

    In 2023 in Murrurundi your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • 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 Murrurundi rank in crime?

Murrurundi suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Murrurundi a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Murrurundi?

The top crime types in Murrurundi are Theft, Sexual offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Murrurundi?

10 Theft cases were reported in Murrurundi in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Murrurundi?

Crime in Murrurundi has decreased by 45.07% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Murrurundi in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Murrurundi 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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