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Crime rate in Sawyers Gully, NSW, Australia, 2326

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 542 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 33.01 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 59 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 108.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 27 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
49.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.11% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sawyers Gully crime trends

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Sawyers Gully crime compared

Top crime types in Sawyers Gully:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sawyers Gully

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • 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

  • Sawyers Gully

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in Sawyers Gully your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Sawyers Gully rank in crime?

Sawyers Gully suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sawyers Gully a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Sawyers Gully?

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

What is the most reported crime in Sawyers Gully?

10 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Sawyers Gully in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sawyers Gully?

Crime in Sawyers Gully has increased by 47.5% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sawyers Gully in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sawyers Gully 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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