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Crime rate in Wallsend, NSW, Australia, 2287

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,244 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.21 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,455 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 109.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 235 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 649 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
49.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wallsend crime trends

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Wallsend crime compared

Top crime types in Wallsend:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 364 reported cases of Theft.

    364

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 180 reported cases of Deception.

    180

  • Assault and related offences

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

    177

  • Property damage

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

    145

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    139

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    128

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    95

  • Drug use and possession

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

    63

  • Sexual offences

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

    53

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    26

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    14

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Other drug offences

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

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Wallsend there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    2


Crime Types explained

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

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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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