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Crime rate in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW), NSW, Australia, 2264

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    274

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.90 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    13

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    47.45

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    2

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

  • Property Crimes
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    3

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.30

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.95

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.68%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.51%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 3 cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 2 cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 2 cases of Theft.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 2 cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)

    1 in 137

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • 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

  • Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)

    1 in 91

    In 2023 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 91

  • 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 Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) rank in crime?

Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) a safe suburb?

Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)?

The top crime types in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) are Other drug offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)?

3 Other drug offences cases were reported in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)?

Crime in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) has increased by 8.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) 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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