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Crime rate in Shark Creek, NSW, Australia, 2463

Suburb in Clarence Valley

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 51.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 400.00 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
66.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
133.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.14% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shark Creek crime trends

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Shark Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Shark Creek:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Shark Creek there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shark Creek

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in Shark Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 15

  • 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

  • Shark Creek

    1 in 8

    In 2023 in Shark Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 8

  • 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 Shark Creek rank in crime?

Shark Creek suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shark Creek a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Shark Creek?

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

What is the most reported crime in Shark Creek?

2 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Shark Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shark Creek?

Crime in Shark Creek has increased by 200% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Shark Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shark Creek 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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