Crime & Disadvantage Fletcher NSW 2287

Crime & Safety in Fletcher (NSW) NSW 2287: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Fletcher (NSW)

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Fletcher (NSW)

94.7

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

81.3

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	53.3%	Bottom 33%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 108 residents	Bottom 15%	95% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 524 residents	Bottom 8%	to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 524 residents	Bottom 9%	to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Fletcher (NSW)

Fletcher (NSW) Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

Sample Graphic

The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Fletcher (NSW)

12.3%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

15.7%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Alienation level	4.4	Bottom 32%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.5%	Bottom 42%	157% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,380	Bottom 43%	61% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.2%	Top 22%	40% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 32%	31% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	1,110	Top 4%	3% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Fletcher (NSW)

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Fletcher (NSW)

51.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

47.7

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	15.0%	Bottom 42%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 873 residents	Bottom 5%	to Dec 2021
Poker machines	0	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021