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Crime rate in Pokolbin, NSW, Australia, 2320

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 38/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,049

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    126.10 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    159

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    151.57

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    20

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

  • Property Crimes
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    88

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    19.07

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    83.89

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    90.01%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    92.92%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Pokolbin crime trends

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Pokolbin crime compared

Top crime types in Pokolbin:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 47 reported cases of Theft.

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 29 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    29

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 15 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Pokolbin there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pokolbin

    1 in 52

    In 2023 in Pokolbin your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 52

  • 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

  • Pokolbin

    1 in 12

    In 2023 in Pokolbin your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • 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 Pokolbin rank in crime?

Pokolbin suburb is ranked 38/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Pokolbin a safe suburb?

Pokolbin suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Pokolbin?

The top crime types in Pokolbin are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Pokolbin?

47 Theft cases were reported in Pokolbin in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Pokolbin?

Crime in Pokolbin has decreased by 21.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Pokolbin in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pokolbin 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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