Jesmond crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
854 recorded in this period, compared with 692 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Jesmond
Jesmond is a suburban locality in the City of Newcastle local government area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2299. Located approximately 10 kilometres west-northwest of the Newcastle central business district, it functions primarily as a residential and commercial hub. The demographic profile is diverse, influenced heavily by its proximity to major educational institutions, featuring a significant population of students and working-class families living in a mix of single-family dwellings and medium-density housing.
The suburb is anchored by Jesmond Central, a major sub-regional shopping centre that provides essential retail, supermarket, and commercial services to the local and surrounding communities. Jesmond is situated immediately adjacent to the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus, making it a key student accommodation precinct. The area is well-serviced by major transport arteries, including Newcastle Road and the Hunter Expressway, facilitating direct access to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the broader Hunter Region.
European settlement and the development of the area date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, initially tied to the region's rich coal mining history and the expansion of the Great Northern Railway. Originally forming part of the broader Wallsend and Minmi mining districts, Jesmond transitioned over the decades from a resource-extraction periphery into a consolidated urban residential suburb. While few prominent heritage-listed structures remain, the layout of the suburb reflects the mid-to-late 20th-century suburban expansion of the Greater Newcastle area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 151 | 56 |
| Malicious damage to property | 68 | 81 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 63 | 50 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 63 | 38 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 54 | 68 |
| Fraud | 46 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 38 | 39 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 37 | 27 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 33 | 52 |
| Breach bail conditions | 32 | 22 |
| Other theft | 25 | 35 |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 15 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 30 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 21 | 15 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 18 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 17 | 12 |
| Trespass | 15 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 16 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,210 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.