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Crime rate in Wickham (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2293

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,637 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.73 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,729 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 1,056.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 172 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
105.07 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.75% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.66% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Wickham (NSW) crime trends

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Wickham (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Wickham (NSW):


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1,423 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,423

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 110 reported cases of Theft.

    110

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 29 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wickham (NSW)

    1 in 50

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 50

  • 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

  • Wickham (NSW)

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Wickham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 10

  • 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 Wickham (NSW) rank in crime?

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

Is Wickham (NSW) a safe suburb?

Wickham (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Wickham (NSW) are Transport regulation offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

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

1,423 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Wickham (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Wickham (NSW)?

Crime in Wickham (NSW) has increased by 77.33% from 2022 to 2023.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wickham (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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