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

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 874 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.00 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 115 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 131.58 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 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
9.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.59 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
76.31% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.31% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Pelican (NSW) crime trends

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Pelican (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Pelican (NSW):


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 68 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    68

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Theft.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pelican (NSW)

    1 in 109

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Pelican (NSW)

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in Pelican (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pelican (NSW) rank in crime?

Pelican (NSW) suburb is ranked 19/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

The top crime types in Pelican (NSW) are Miscellaneous offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

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

68 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Pelican (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Pelican (NSW)?

Crime in Pelican (NSW) has increased by 25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Pelican (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pelican (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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