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Crime rate in Paxton, NSW, Australia, 2325

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,215 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 37 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.88 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Paxton crime trends

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Paxton crime compared

Top crime types in Paxton:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Paxton there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Paxton

    1 in 101

    In 2023 in Paxton your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 101

  • 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

  • Paxton

    1 in 174

    In 2023 in Paxton your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 174

  • 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 Paxton rank in crime?

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

Is Paxton a safe suburb?

Paxton suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Paxton?

The top crime types in Paxton are Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Paxton?

11 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Paxton in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Paxton?

Crime in Paxton has decreased by 33.93% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Paxton in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Paxton 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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