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Crime rate in Pelican (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    874

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.00 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    92

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    105.26

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    9

    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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    10.30

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    20.59

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    80.13%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    64.86%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 46 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    46

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 14 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 13 cases of Theft.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 7 cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 3 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 2 cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 2 cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pelican (NSW)

    1 in 97

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 97

  • 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

  • Pelican (NSW)

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Pelican (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • 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 Pelican (NSW) rank in crime?

Pelican (NSW) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Pelican (NSW) a safe suburb?

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

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

The top crime types in Pelican (NSW) are Miscellaneous offences, Justice procedures offences, Theft.

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

46 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Pelican (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Pelican (NSW)?

Crime in Pelican (NSW) has increased by 58.62% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pelican (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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