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Crime rate in Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia, 2333

Suburb in Muswellbrook

Crime Rank: 47/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    12,272

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    262.40 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,993

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    162.40

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    404

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

  • Property Crimes
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    700

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    32.92

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    57.04

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    95.04%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    88.19%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Muswellbrook crime trends

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Muswellbrook crime compared

Top crime types in Muswellbrook:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 374 reported cases of Theft.

    374

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 323 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    323

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 294 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    294

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 210 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    210

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 202 reported cases of Property damage.

    202

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 107 reported cases of Deception.

    107

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 96 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    96

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 85 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    85

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 74 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    74

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 57 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    57

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 47 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    47

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 28 reported cases of Arson.

    28

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 27 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    27

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 9 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 30

  • 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

  • Muswellbrook

    1 in 18

    In 2023 in Muswellbrook your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18

  • 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 Muswellbrook rank in crime?

Muswellbrook suburb is ranked 47/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Muswellbrook?

374 Theft cases were reported in Muswellbrook in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Muswellbrook?

Crime in Muswellbrook has increased by 8.97% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Muswellbrook in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Muswellbrook 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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