Wallsend crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,354 recorded in this period, compared with 1,436 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wallsend
Wallsend is a suburb located approximately 11 kilometers west of the Newcastle central business district in New South Wales, within the City of Newcastle local government area. The suburb is characterized by a mix of residential housing, ranging from historic worker cottages to modern developments, and maintains a diverse demographic profile comprising families, students, and professionals. Its geography is defined by the Ironbark Creek catchment, which runs through the area, and proximity to major transport corridors including the Newcastle Link Road, providing connectivity to the broader Hunter Region.
The locality serves as a significant commercial hub for the western Newcastle suburbs, anchored by the Wallsend Village shopping centre and a traditional high street along Nelson Street. Amenities include various public schools, community sporting facilities, and the Wallsend District Library. Historically, the area was established in the 1860s as a prominent coal mining centre, named after the Wallsend collieries in England. This industrial legacy is preserved in several heritage-listed sites and the local parklands, which occupy land once dedicated to coal extraction and transport infrastructure, reflecting the suburb’s transition from a mining settlement to a contemporary residential and commercial district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 155 | 165 |
| Fraud | 140 | 191 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 121 | 128 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 117 | 97 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 89 | 97 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 86 | 94 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 78 | 63 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 75 | 48 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 70 | 79 |
| Steal from dwelling | 50 | 47 |
| Steal from retail store | 36 | 32 |
| Breach bail conditions | 35 | 64 |
| Other theft | 34 | 32 |
| Sexual assault | 29 | 40 |
| Other offences | 21 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 21 | 15 |
| Trespass | 21 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 20 | 27 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,244 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.