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

Suburb in Dungog

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    960

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    41.39 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    43

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    44.79

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    4

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

  • Property Crimes
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    18

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    4.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    18.75

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    63.24%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    62.14%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

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

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    6

  • Theft

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

    5

  • Assault and related offences

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

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    4

  • Deception

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

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Drug use and possession

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

    2

  • Other drug offences

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1

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


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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