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Crime rate in Paterson (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2421

Suburb in Dungog

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 960 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 41.39 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 43 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 18 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
63.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.14% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Paterson (NSW) crime trends

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Paterson (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Paterson (NSW):


  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paterson (NSW)

    1 in 240

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 240

  • 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

  • Paterson (NSW)

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Paterson (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Paterson (NSW) rank in crime?

Paterson (NSW) suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Paterson (NSW) a safe suburb?

Paterson (NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Paterson (NSW)?

The top crime types in Paterson (NSW) are Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Paterson (NSW)?

6 Property damage cases were reported in Paterson (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Paterson (NSW)?

Crime in Paterson (NSW) has decreased by 6.52% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Paterson (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Paterson (NSW) 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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