Crime & Safety in Newcastle
Which suburbs are getting safer and which ones you should watch out for. Based on NSW BOCSAR crime data across four categories: break & enter, assault, theft, and malicious damage.
Safest suburbs
Most improving
Improving safety, still below median price
Suburbs where crime is dropping but prices have not caught up. Price acceleration has historically followed safety improvements within 12 to 18 months. Every entry combines improving BOCSAR crime data with a median below the regional benchmark.
Newcastle
Safety rated elevated risk, improving crime data, median below the regional benchmark.
Waratah
Safety rated elevated risk, improving crime data, median below the regional benchmark.
Georgetown
Safety rated very safe, improving crime data, median below the regional benchmark.
North Lambton
Safety rated very safe, improving crime data, median below the regional benchmark.
BOCSAR recorded crime statistics NSW Valuer General sales records Updated 2026-08-17
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Frequently asked questions
What are the safest suburbs in Newcastle?
Based on NSW BOCSAR data, the safest suburbs are: Merewether Heights, Adamstown Heights, Fletcher, Georgetown, North Lambton. These suburbs have the lowest combined rates of break & enter, assault, theft, and malicious damage.
Which suburbs in Newcastle are getting safer?
Suburbs with improving crime trends include: Merewether Heights, Georgetown, North Lambton, New Lambton, Lambton. Crime improvement is a leading indicator of gentrification and often precedes price growth.