Crime & Disadvantage Metford NSW 2323

Crime & Safety in Metford NSW 2323: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Metford

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

Metford

67.2

Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

87.8

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	46.8%	Bottom 16%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 44.9 residents	Bottom 44%	9% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 99.8 residents	Bottom 37%	76% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 99.8 residents	Bottom 38%	82% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Metford

Metford 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

Metford

16.9%

Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

17.5%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Alienation level	5.6	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	1.0%	Top 33%	107% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,360	Bottom 41%	57% to Dec 2019
Public housing	6.6%	Top 5%	23% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 43%	34% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	803	Top 8%	1% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Metford

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

Metford

47.0

Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

46.2

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	12.0%	Bottom 21%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 187 residents	Bottom 23%	87% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	0	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021