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Crime rate in South Maitland, NSW, Australia, 2320

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 69/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 432 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.72 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 129 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 298.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 27 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
57.87 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
62.50 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.32% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.44% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Maitland crime trends

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South Maitland crime compared

Top crime types in South Maitland:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 45 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    45

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Theft

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in South Maitland there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Maitland

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in South Maitland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 17

  • 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

  • South Maitland

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in South Maitland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 South Maitland rank in crime?

South Maitland suburb is ranked 69/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Maitland a safe suburb?

South Maitland suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Maitland?

The top crime types in South Maitland are Drug use and possession, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in South Maitland?

45 Drug use and possession cases were reported in South Maitland in 2023.

Is crime increasing in South Maitland?

Crime in South Maitland has increased by 29% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in South Maitland in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Maitland 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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