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

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,637

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.73 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,729

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    1,056.20

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    33

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

  • Property Crimes
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    172

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    20.16

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    105.07

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    90.75%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    94.66%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1,423

  • Theft

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

    110

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    36

  • Assault and related offences

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

    29

  • Property damage

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

    26

  • Deception

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

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    17

  • Drug use and possession

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

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    8

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1

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


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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