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Crime rate in Salt Ash, NSW, Australia, 2318

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,103

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    51.30 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    90

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    81.60

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

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

  • Property Crimes
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    22

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.32

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    19.95

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    87.82%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    63.88%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 23 cases of Deception.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 14 cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 8 cases of Theft.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 7 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 7 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 6 cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 5 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 4 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 3 cases of Arson.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 2 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Salt Ash there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Salt Ash

    1 in 61

    In 2023 in Salt Ash your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • 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

  • Salt Ash

    1 in 50

    In 2023 in Salt Ash your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • 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 Salt Ash rank in crime?

Salt Ash suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Salt Ash a safe suburb?

Salt Ash suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Salt Ash?

The top crime types in Salt Ash are Deception, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Salt Ash?

23 Deception cases were reported in Salt Ash in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Salt Ash?

Crime in Salt Ash has decreased by 10% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Salt Ash in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Salt Ash 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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