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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 4,481 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 93.96 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 800 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,487 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
86.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.8% 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 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 878 reported cases of Theft.

    878

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 703 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    703

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 642 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    642

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 402 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    402

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 364 reported cases of Property damage.

    364

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 255 reported cases of Deception.

    255

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 234 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    234

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 181 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    181

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 149 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    149

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 141 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    141

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 137 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    137

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 105 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    105

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 92 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    92

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 91 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    91

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 33 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    33

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 30 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    30

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 15 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Macquarie

    1 in 60

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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

  • Port Macquarie

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Port Macquarie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 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?

878 Theft cases were reported in Port Macquarie in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Port Macquarie?

Crime in Port Macquarie has increased by 2.87% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Port Macquarie in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Port Macquarie 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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