of 137.1 per 100,000, which is significantly higher than the NSW state average of 90.0 per 100,000. The suburb of Cessnock had an assault incidents crime rate of 1264.6 per 100,000 people in 2019, which is significantly higher than the NSW state average of 822.3 during the same period. See also Cessnock Correctional Centre City of Cessnock Electoral District of Cessnock References External links Visitor's Guide to Cessnock – Visit NSW Cities in New South Wales Suburbs of City of Cessnock Towns in the Hunter Region Mining towns in New South Wales