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Crime rate in Swansea (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,044 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.37 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 526 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 104.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 94 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 124 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.64 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
89.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.87% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Swansea (NSW) crime trends

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Swansea (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Swansea (NSW):


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 134 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    134

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 79 reported cases of Theft.

    79

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 64 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    64

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 58 reported cases of Deception.

    58

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 47 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    47

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 28 reported cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Swansea (NSW)

    1 in 54

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 54

  • 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

  • Swansea (NSW)

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in Swansea (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Swansea (NSW) rank in crime?

Swansea (NSW) suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Swansea (NSW) a safe suburb?

Swansea (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Swansea (NSW)?

The top crime types in Swansea (NSW) are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Swansea (NSW)?

134 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Swansea (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Swansea (NSW)?

Crime in Swansea (NSW) has increased by 2.73% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Swansea (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Swansea (NSW) 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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