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

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 12/100

(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 72 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 82.38 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 9 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
10.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
75.84% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
47.37% 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 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 42 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    42

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pelican (NSW)

    1 in 109

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Pelican (NSW)

    1 in 97

    In 2025 in Pelican (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 97

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pelican (NSW) rank in crime?

Pelican (NSW) suburb is ranked 12/100 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, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

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

42 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Pelican (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Pelican (NSW)?

Crime in Pelican (NSW) has decreased by 37.39% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Pelican (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pelican (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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