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Crime rate in Wakefield, NSW, Australia, 2278

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    144

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    18.12 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    55

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    381.94

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    9

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

  • Property Crimes
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    36

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    62.50

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    250.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    97.66%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    98.16%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

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

    26

  • Assault and related offences

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

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 2 cases of Theft.

    2

  • Sexual offences

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

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wakefield there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1

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


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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