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Crime rate in Speers Point, NSW, Australia, 2284

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,400

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.06 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    177

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    52.06

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    28

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

  • Property Crimes
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    67

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.24

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    19.71

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    76%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    63.59%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 36 cases of Theft.

    36

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 26 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 19 cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 18 cases of Deception.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 12 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 9 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 6 cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 4 cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Speers Point there were 1 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Speers Point

    1 in 121

    In 2023 in Speers Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121

  • 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

  • Speers Point

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Speers Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 51

  • 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 Speers Point rank in crime?

Speers Point suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Speers Point a safe suburb?

Speers Point suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Speers Point?

The top crime types in Speers Point are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Speers Point?

36 Theft cases were reported in Speers Point in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Speers Point?

Crime in Speers Point has decreased by 18.81% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Speers Point in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Speers Point 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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