3Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 30,864 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 565 | 315.8 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 2,285 | 1,277 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 93 | 52 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 8,056 | 4,502.2 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 1,090 | 609.2 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 1,841 | 1,028.9 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 2 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 565 |
| Violence | 2,285 |
| Robbery | 93 |
| Theft and burglary | 8,056 |
| Drugs | 1,090 |
| Damage and public order | 1,841 |
Questions about crime in Newcastle
- Is Newcastle safe?
- Newcastle: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Newcastle?
- Newcastle: Weighted crime: 30,864 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Newcastle?
- Recorded homicides in Newcastle (12 months to June 2026): 2.
Other places nearby
- Maitland 4/10
- Lake Macquarie 6/10
- Port Stephens 5/10
- Cessnock 3/10
- Dungog 9/10
- Central Coast 5/10
- Singleton 6/10
- Mid-Coast 4/10
