🛡️ Crime & Safety — Newcastle
Updated 2026-04-20
Which suburbs are getting safer and which ones you should watch out for. Based on NSW BOCSAR crime data across four categories: break & enter, assault, theft, and malicious damage.
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| # | Suburb | Rating | Signal | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merewether Heights | Very Safe | SELL | stable |
| 2 | Adamstown Heights | Very Safe | WAIT | stable |
| 3 | New Lambton Heights | Very Safe | WAIT | stable |
| 4 | Fletcher | Very Safe | WAIT | worsening |
| 5 | Elermore Vale | Very Safe | WAIT | stable |
| 6 | Mayfield East | Safe | WAIT | stable |
| 7 | Hamilton North | Safe | BUY | stable |
| 8 | Georgetown | Safe | BUY | improving |
Most Improving
| # | Suburb | Rating | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown | Safe | BUY |
| 2 | Maryville | Average | BUY |
| 3 | Mayfield West | Average | BUY |
| 4 | Waratah West | Average | WAIT |
| 5 | Lambton | Below Average | BUY |
| 6 | Waratah | Elevated Risk | BUY |
| 7 | Broadmeadow | Elevated Risk | BUY |
Buy Window: Improving Safety + Below Median Price
Suburbs where crime is dropping but prices haven't caught up yet. Historically, price acceleration follows safety improvements within 12-18 months. All entries here combine improving BOCSAR crime data with median prices below the regional benchmark.
| Suburb | Safety | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Waratah | Elevated Risk | BUY |
| Lambton | Below Average | BUY |
| Georgetown | Safe | BUY |
| Waratah West | Average | WAIT |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the safest suburbs in Newcastle?
Based on NSW BOCSAR data, the safest suburbs are: Merewether Heights, Adamstown Heights, New Lambton Heights, Fletcher, Elermore Vale. These suburbs have the lowest combined rates of break & enter, assault, theft, and malicious damage.
Which suburbs in Newcastle are getting safer?
Suburbs with improving crime trends include: Georgetown, Maryville, Mayfield West, Waratah West, Lambton. Crime improvement is a leading indicator of gentrification and often precedes price growth.