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Crime rate in Pottsville, NSW, Australia, 2489

Suburb in Tweed

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,238 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 12.62 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 233 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 43 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 117 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
69.62% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.97% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Pottsville crime trends

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Pottsville crime compared

Top crime types in Pottsville:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 63 reported cases of Theft.

    63

  • Property damage

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

    34

  • Assault and related offences

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

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    17

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Sexual offences

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

    9

  • Drug use and possession

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

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Pottsville there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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