| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
14,690 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
1.59 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
2,162 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
147.17 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
295 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
609 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
20.08 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
41.46 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
92% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
81.79% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 467 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
467
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 392 reported cases of Theft.
392
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 228 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
228
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 191 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
191
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 149 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
149
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 146 reported cases of Property damage.
146
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 110 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
110
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 108 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
108
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 89 reported cases of Deception.
89
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 69 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
69
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 55 reported cases of Sexual offences.
55
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
44
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
32
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
27
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 22 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
22
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Other drug offences.
12
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.
7
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
5
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
5
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
2
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.
2
1 in 50
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50
1 in 84
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 24
In 2024 in Newtown (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24
1 in 41
In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Newtown (NSW) suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Newtown (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Newtown (NSW) are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.
467 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Newtown (NSW) in 2024.
Crime in Newtown (NSW) has decreased by 19.06% from 2023 to 2024.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Newtown (NSW) in 2024.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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