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Crime rate in Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia, 2333

Suburb in Muswellbrook

Crime Rank: 40/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,272 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 262.40 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,720 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 140.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 359 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 586 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
29.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
47.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
84.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Muswellbrook crime trends

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Muswellbrook crime compared

Top crime types in Muswellbrook:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 311 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    311

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 306 reported cases of Theft.

    306

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 268 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    268

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 187 reported cases of Property damage.

    187

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 167 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    167

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 86 reported cases of Deception.

    86

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 82 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    82

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 81 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    81

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 58 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    58

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 44 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    44

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 31 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    31

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 21 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 9 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 34

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Muswellbrook rank in crime?

Muswellbrook suburb is ranked 40/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Muswellbrook a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Muswellbrook?

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

What is the most reported crime in Muswellbrook?

311 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Muswellbrook in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Muswellbrook?

Crime in Muswellbrook has decreased by 13.7% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Muswellbrook in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Muswellbrook in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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