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Crime rate in Weston (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2326

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,088

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.45 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    359

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    87.82

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    68

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

  • Property Crimes
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    148

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.63

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    36.20

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    88.07%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    79.48%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Weston (NSW) crime trends

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Weston (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Weston (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 74 reported cases of Theft.

    74

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    55

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 47 reported cases of Property damage.

    47

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 25 reported cases of Deception.

    25

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Weston (NSW)

    1 in 60

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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

  • Weston (NSW)

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Weston (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Weston (NSW) rank in crime?

Weston (NSW) suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Weston (NSW) a safe suburb?

Weston (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Weston (NSW)?

The top crime types in Weston (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Weston (NSW)?

74 Theft cases were reported in Weston (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Weston (NSW)?

Crime in Weston (NSW) has decreased by 1.64% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Weston (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Weston (NSW) 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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