Carrington (Newcastle) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
178 recorded in this period, compared with 166 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carrington (Newcastle)
Carrington is an inner-city suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, situated on a peninsula on the western side of Newcastle Harbour, within the City of Newcastle local government area (postcode 2294). Geographically bounded by the Hunter River and Throsby Creek, the suburb features a mix of residential areas and working-port industrial infrastructure. According to the Australian census, Carrington is a moderately populated, evolving urban locality characterised by a diverse demographic that blends long-established families with younger professionals attracted to its proximity to the Newcastle central business district.
Local life in Carrington is centred around a village-style commercial strip primarily located along Young Street, which features local cafes, pubs, and essential services. The suburb provides recreational spaces such as foreshore parks, cycleways connecting to the broader Newcastle network, and the Carrington Bowling Club. Educational and community facilities support the local population, while the area's flat terrain facilitates active transport and walking.
Originally known as split-island or Honeysuckle Point, the area was officially named Carrington in 1887 in honour of Lord Carrington, the then-Governor of New South Wales. Historically, Carrington developed as a working-class maritime and industrial hub, closely tied to the coal-loading operations of Newcastle Harbour, shipbuilding, and railway infrastructure. Today, the suburb retains significant heritage value, featuring numerous preserved Victorian-era workers' cottages and historic brick pubs that reflect its late 19th-century origins, even as former industrial sites undergo modern urban renewal.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 20 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 17 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 16 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 8 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 12 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 11 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 12 |
| Other offences | 7 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Fraud | 4 | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 4 |
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.