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

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 274 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.90 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 0 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.60 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
0.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.69% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
0% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) crime trends

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Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW)

    1 in 0

    In 2025 in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

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

Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) suburb is ranked 14/100 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 Assault and related offences, Miscellaneous offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

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

4 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) in 2025.

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

Crime in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) has increased by 12.5% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Silverwater (Lake Macquarie - NSW) in 2025?

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