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Crime rate in Smithtown, NSW, Australia, 2440

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 625 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.65 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 22 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.20 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 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
59.52% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Smithtown crime trends

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Smithtown crime compared

Top crime types in Smithtown:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Smithtown there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Smithtown

    1 in 313

    In 2023 in Smithtown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 313

  • 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

  • Smithtown

    1 in 78

    In 2023 in Smithtown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 78

  • 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 Smithtown rank in crime?

Smithtown suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Smithtown a safe suburb?

Smithtown suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Smithtown?

The top crime types in Smithtown are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Smithtown?

8 Theft cases were reported in Smithtown in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Smithtown?

Crime in Smithtown has decreased by 43.59% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Smithtown in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Smithtown 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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