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Crime rate in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, 2444

Suburb in Port Macquarie-Hastings

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 47,693 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 53.12 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,356 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 91.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 754 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,611 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.81 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
77.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Macquarie crime trends

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Port Macquarie crime compared

Top crime types in Port Macquarie:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 887 reported cases of Theft.

    887

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 717 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    717

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 591 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    591

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 406 reported cases of Property damage.

    406

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 378 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    378

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 309 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    309

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 245 reported cases of Deception.

    245

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 151 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    151

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 146 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    146

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 144 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    144

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 99 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    99

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 75 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    75

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 67 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    67

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 50 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    50

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 9 reported cases of Arson.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Macquarie

    1 in 63

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 63

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Macquarie

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Port Macquarie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Port Macquarie rank in crime?

Port Macquarie suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Macquarie a safe suburb?

Port Macquarie suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Macquarie?

The top crime types in Port Macquarie are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Port Macquarie?

887 Theft cases were reported in Port Macquarie in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Macquarie?

Crime in Port Macquarie has increased by 5.83% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Macquarie in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Macquarie in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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