3Cessnock
Cessnock, 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: 28,690 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 | 1 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 285 | 398.9 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 925 | 1,294.7 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 7 | 9.8 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 2,043 | 2,859.6 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 316 | 442.3 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 673 | 942 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 285 |
| Violence | 925 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,043 |
| Drugs | 316 |
| Damage and public order | 673 |
Questions about crime in Cessnock
- Is Cessnock safe?
- Cessnock: 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 Cessnock?
- Cessnock: Weighted crime: 28,690 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Cessnock?
- Recorded homicides in Cessnock (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Lake Macquarie 6/10
- Maitland 4/10
- Singleton 6/10
- Central Coast 5/10
- Newcastle 3/10
- Hawkesbury 7/10
- Muswellbrook 2/10
- Port Stephens 5/10
