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Crime rate in Williamtown, NSW, Australia, 2318

Suburb in Port Stephens

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 762 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 43.95 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 74 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 97.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 32 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
88.55% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.91% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Williamtown crime trends

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Williamtown crime compared

Top crime types in Williamtown:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 23 reported cases of Theft.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Williamtown there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Williamtown

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Williamtown your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • Williamtown

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Williamtown your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 Williamtown rank in crime?

Williamtown suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Williamtown a safe suburb?

Williamtown suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Williamtown?

The top crime types in Williamtown are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Williamtown?

23 Theft cases were reported in Williamtown in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Williamtown?

Crime in Williamtown has decreased by 3.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Williamtown in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Williamtown 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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