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Crime rate in Verges Creek, NSW, Australia, 2440

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 298 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 23.00 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 20 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.25% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Verges Creek crime trends

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Verges Creek crime compared

Top crime types in Verges Creek:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Verges Creek there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Verges Creek

    1 in 75

    In 2023 in Verges Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 75

  • 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

  • Verges Creek

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Verges Creek your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Verges Creek rank in crime?

Verges Creek suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Verges Creek a safe suburb?

Verges Creek suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Verges Creek?

The top crime types in Verges Creek are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Arson.

What is the most reported crime in Verges Creek?

4 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Verges Creek in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Verges Creek?

Crime in Verges Creek has increased by 25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Verges Creek in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Verges Creek 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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