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Crime rate in Rathmines, NSW, Australia, 2283

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,076 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.06 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 75 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.13 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 23 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
75.83% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
48.87% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rathmines crime trends

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Rathmines crime compared

Top crime types in Rathmines:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Rathmines there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rathmines

    1 in 109

    In 2025 in Rathmines your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • 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

  • Rathmines

    1 in 90

    In 2025 in Rathmines your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 90

  • 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 Rathmines rank in crime?

Rathmines suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rathmines a safe suburb?

Rathmines suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Rathmines?

The top crime types in Rathmines are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Rathmines?

14 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Rathmines in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Rathmines?

Crime in Rathmines has decreased by 36.97% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Rathmines in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rathmines 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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