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Crime rate in Wakefield, NSW, Australia, 2278

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 144 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.12 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 55 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 381.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 36 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
62.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
250.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
97.66% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.16% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wakefield crime trends

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Wakefield crime compared

Top crime types in Wakefield:


  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wakefield

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in Wakefield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 16

  • 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

  • Wakefield

    1 in 4

    In 2023 in Wakefield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • 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 Wakefield rank in crime?

Wakefield suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wakefield a safe suburb?

Wakefield suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Wakefield?

The top crime types in Wakefield are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Wakefield?

26 Property damage cases were reported in Wakefield in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wakefield?

Crime in Wakefield has increased by 61.76% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wakefield in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wakefield 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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