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Crime rate in Bathurst Regional, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 71/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 43,547 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,501.48 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,363 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 100.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 828 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,258 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.51% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
45.27% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bathurst Regional crime trends

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Bathurst Regional crime compared

Top crime types in Bathurst Regional:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 677 reported cases of Theft.

    677

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 663 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    663

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 627 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    627

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 588 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    588

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 389 reported cases of Property damage.

    389

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 248 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    248

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 235 reported cases of Deception.

    235

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 182 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    182

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 174 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    174

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 164 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    164

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 106 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    106

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 71 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    71

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 65 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    65

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 52 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    52

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 28 reported cases of Arson.

    28

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 27 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    27

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    23

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 13 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    13

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bathurst Regional

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in Bathurst 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

  • Bathurst Regional

    1 in 35

    In 2024 in Bathurst Regional your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • 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 Bathurst Regional rank in crime?

Bathurst Regional lga is ranked 71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bathurst Regional a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bathurst Regional?

The top crime types in Bathurst Regional are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bathurst Regional?

677 Theft cases were reported in Bathurst Regional in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bathurst Regional?

Crime in Bathurst Regional has increased by 0.11% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bathurst Regional in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Bathurst Regional?

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

What is the safest suburb in Bathurst Regional?

The safest suburb in Bathurst Regional is Yetholme, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bathurst Regional crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bathurst Regional by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bathurst, Bruinbun and Mount Panorama.


Suburbs in Bathurst 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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