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Crime rate in Scone, NSW, Australia, 2337

Suburb in Upper Hunter Shire

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,824 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 108.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 283 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 48.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 100 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.45% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.78% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Scone crime trends

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Scone crime compared

Top crime types in Scone:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Scone there were 52 reported cases of Theft.

    52

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Scone there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Scone there were 26 reported cases of Deception.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Scone there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Scone there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Scone there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Scone there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Scone there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Scone there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Scone there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Scone there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Scone

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Scone your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

  • 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

  • Scone

    1 in 58

    In 2023 in Scone your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 58

  • 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 Scone rank in crime?

Scone suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Scone a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Scone?

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

What is the most reported crime in Scone?

52 Theft cases were reported in Scone in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Scone?

Crime in Scone has decreased by 27.06% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Scone in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Scone 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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