Georgetown crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
71 recorded in this period, compared with 99 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Georgetown
Georgetown is an inner suburb of the city of Newcastle in New South Wales, situated within the City of Newcastle local government area under the 2298 postcode. Located approximately six kilometres west-northwest of the Newcastle central business district, the suburb is primarily residential in character, featuring traditional Australian housing styles such as Federation and inter-war bungalows. Demographically, it is a compact urban locality home to a diverse population of families, young professionals, and older residents, benefiting from its close proximity to major employment and educational hubs in the Hunter region.
Local life in Georgetown is centered around its small commercial strip along Pitt Street, which provides essential retail services, cafes, and local businesses for residents. The suburb is well-serviced by surrounding transport infrastructure, offering easy access to major arterial roads connecting it to Newcastle’s broader metropolitan area, as well as nearby public parks, sporting facilities, and educational institutions. For more extensive retail, healthcare, and entertainment amenities, residents frequently rely on adjacent commercial centres such as Waratah and Mayfield.
Historically, Georgetown developed as part of Newcastle’s inner-ring suburban expansion during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by industrial growth and the expansion of the region's rail and tram networks. The area's heritage is preserved through its surviving historic streetscapes and residential architecture, which reflect the working-class and middle-class residential development patterns typical of the Hunter Valley during the industrial era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 6 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 21 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 1 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,072 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
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.