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Crime rate in Wallsend, NSW, Australia, 2287

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    13,244

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    11.21 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,455

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    109.86

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    235

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

  • Property Crimes
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    649

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    17.74

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    49.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    89.02%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    85.94%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 364 cases of Theft.

    364

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 180 cases of Deception.

    180

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 177 cases of Assault and related offences.

    177

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 145 cases of Property damage.

    145

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 139 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    139

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 128 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    128

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 95 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    95

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 63 cases of Drug use and possession.

    63

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 53 cases of Sexual offences.

    53

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 26 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 26 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    26

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 14 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 14 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 12 cases of Arson.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 5 cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 4 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 3 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 3 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wallsend

    1 in 56

    In 2023 in Wallsend your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 56

  • 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

  • Wallsend

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in Wallsend your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Wallsend rank in crime?

Wallsend suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wallsend a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Wallsend?

The top crime types in Wallsend are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Wallsend?

364 Theft cases were reported in Wallsend in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wallsend?

Crime in Wallsend has increased by 8.66% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Wallsend in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wallsend 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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