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Crime rate in Shortland, NSW, Australia, 2307

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,537 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 264 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 53 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 85 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.12% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shortland crime trends

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Shortland crime compared

Top crime types in Shortland:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 44 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    44

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 32 reported cases of Deception.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 27 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    27

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 20 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 14 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Shortland there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shortland

    1 in 86

    In 2023 in Shortland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 86

  • 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

  • Shortland

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Shortland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Shortland rank in crime?

Shortland suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shortland a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Shortland?

The top crime types in Shortland are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Shortland?

44 Theft cases were reported in Shortland in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shortland?

Crime in Shortland has decreased by 1.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Shortland in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shortland 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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