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Crime rate in Pottsville, NSW, Australia, 2489

Suburb in Tweed

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,238

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    12.62 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    233

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    32.19

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    43

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

  • Property Crimes
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    117

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.94

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.16

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    69.62%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    57.97%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 63 cases of Theft.

    63

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 34 cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 32 cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 17 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 17 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 17 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 13 cases of Deception.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 9 cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 9 cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 4 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pottsville

    1 in 168

    In 2023 in Pottsville your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 168

  • 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

  • Pottsville

    1 in 62

    In 2023 in Pottsville your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pottsville rank in crime?

Pottsville suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Pottsville a safe suburb?

Pottsville suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Pottsville?

The top crime types in Pottsville are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Pottsville?

63 Theft cases were reported in Pottsville in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Pottsville?

Crime in Pottsville has increased by 30.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Pottsville in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pottsville 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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