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Crime rate in South Maitland, NSW, Australia, 2320

Suburb in Maitland

Crime Rank: 62/100

(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 81 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 187.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 29 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
46.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
67.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.44% 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:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in South Maitland there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 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 22

    In 2024 in South Maitland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 22

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • South Maitland

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in South Maitland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 South Maitland rank in crime?

South Maitland suburb is ranked 62/100 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 Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in South Maitland?

17 Theft cases were reported in South Maitland in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Maitland?

Crime in South Maitland has decreased by 37.21% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Maitland in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Maitland in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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