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Crime rate in Armidale Regional, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 82/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 28,933 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,817.03 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,691 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 127.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 543 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,547 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
53.47 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.1% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
78.47% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Armidale Regional crime trends

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Armidale Regional crime compared

Top crime types in Armidale Regional:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 676 reported cases of Theft.

    676

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 616 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    616

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 438 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    438

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 428 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    428

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 363 reported cases of Property damage.

    363

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 326 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    326

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 170 reported cases of Deception.

    170

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 131 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    131

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 110 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    110

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 101 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    101

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 78 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    78

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 70 reported cases of Arson.

    70

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 60 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    60

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 42 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    42

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 40 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Armidale Regional

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Armidale Regional

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Armidale Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Armidale Regional rank in crime?

Armidale Regional lga is ranked 82/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Armidale Regional a safe lga?

Armidale Regional lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Armidale Regional?

The top crime types in Armidale Regional are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Armidale Regional?

676 Theft cases were reported in Armidale Regional in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Armidale Regional?

Crime in Armidale Regional has increased by 0.41% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Armidale Regional in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Armidale Regional in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Armidale Regional?

The least safe suburb in Armidale Regional is Wongwibinda, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Armidale Regional?

The safest suburb in Armidale Regional is Jeogla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Armidale Regional crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Armidale Regional by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wongwibinda, Ebor and Armidale.


Suburbs in Armidale Regional

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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