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Crime rate in Rutherford, NSW, Australia, 2320

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 30/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    13,091

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    13.47 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,311

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    100.15

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    259

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

  • Property Crimes
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    540

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    19.78

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    41.25

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    90.41%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    82.57%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rutherford crime trends

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Rutherford crime compared

Top crime types in Rutherford:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 298 reported cases of Theft.

    298

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 202 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    202

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 146 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    146

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 144 reported cases of Property damage.

    144

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 125 reported cases of Deception.

    125

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 125 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    125

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 87 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    87

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 50 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    50

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    45

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Rutherford there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rutherford

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Rutherford your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • Rutherford

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Rutherford your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 Rutherford rank in crime?

Rutherford suburb is ranked 30/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rutherford a safe suburb?

Rutherford suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Rutherford?

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

What is the most reported crime in Rutherford?

298 Theft cases were reported in Rutherford in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Rutherford?

Crime in Rutherford has decreased by 0.53% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Rutherford in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rutherford 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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