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

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 48/100

(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 1,383 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 844.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 35 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 173 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
105.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
92.68% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.61% 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 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1,065 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1,065

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 112 reported cases of Theft.

    112

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 34 reported cases of Property damage.

    34

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 23 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    15

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wickham (NSW)

    1 in 47

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Wickham (NSW)

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Wickham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wickham (NSW) rank in crime?

Wickham (NSW) suburb is ranked 48/100 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, Property damage.

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

1,065 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Wickham (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Wickham (NSW)?

Crime in Wickham (NSW) has decreased by 20.01% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Wickham (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wickham (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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