Callaghan
Recorded offences, July 2025 – June 2026. 30.9% fewer recorded offences than the 12 months before.
- Last 12 months
- 56
- July 2025 – June 2026
- Prior 12 months
- 81
- −30.9%
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 41.2
- ABS 2021 Census 1,358
Callaghan recorded 56 offences during July 2025 – June 2026. Recorded offences were 30.9% lower than the previous 12 months. This represents 41.2 recorded offences per 1,000 residents, using the ABS 2021 Census usual-resident population of 1,358. Recorded offences are not a measure of individual risk; visitor numbers, reporting practices and local activity affect comparisons. The 2021 population is a fixed historical denominator, not a current population estimate.
Five-year monthly trend
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avg 6/mo
Dashed green line marks the average over displayed months. The orange dot is the latest month.
What was recorded
Offence categories, last 12 months.
- Theft25 · 44.6%
- Property damage9 · 16.1%
- Other7 · 12.5%
- Vehicle theft5 · 8.9%
- Assault5 · 8.9%
- Fraud
Compared with nearby suburbs
| suburbs | Distance | Last 12 mo | Per 1,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghanshown area2308 · Newcastle | — | 56 | 41.2 | |
| Warabrook2304 · Newcastle | 1.2 km | 216 | 109.0 | |
| Waratah West2298 · Newcastle | 1.2 km | 251 | 79.9 |
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