Crime & Disadvantage Forbes NSW 2871

Crime & Safety in Forbes (NSW) NSW 2871: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Forbes (NSW)

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	66.8%	Top 30%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 18.5 residents	Top 35%	23% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 93.4 residents	Bottom 38%	29% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 101 residents	Bottom 38%	38% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Forbes (NSW)

Forbes (NSW) Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

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The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Alienation level	3.9	Bottom 15%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	1.8%	Top 19%	4% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,820	Top 35%	29% to Dec 2019
Public housing	4.2%	Top 8%	12% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 32%	27% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	329	Top 27%	12% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Forbes (NSW)

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	19.0%	Top 20%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 115 residents	Bottom 30%	14% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	126	Top 10%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021

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