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Crime rate in Armidale Regional, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 71/100

(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 3,562 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 123.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 629 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,262 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
43.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.67% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
75.05% 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:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 705 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    705

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 635 reported cases of Theft.

    635

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 485 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    485

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 327 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    327

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 304 reported cases of Property damage.

    304

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 302 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    302

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 152 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    152

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 127 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    127

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 105 reported cases of Deception.

    105

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 99 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    99

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 97 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    97

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 67 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    67

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 36 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    36

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 33 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    33

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 24 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    24

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 21 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    21

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Armidale Regional

    1 in 46

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 46

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Armidale Regional

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in Armidale Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 71/100 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 Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Armidale Regional?

705 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Armidale Regional in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Armidale Regional?

Crime in Armidale Regional has decreased by 3.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Armidale Regional in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Armidale Regional in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Armidale Regional?

The least safe suburb in Armidale Regional is Green Hills (Armidale Regional - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Armidale Regional?

The safest suburb in Armidale Regional is Wongwibinda, 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 Green Hills (Armidale Regional - NSW), Lower Creek and Backwater.


Suburbs in Armidale Regional

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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