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Crime rate in Griffith, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 57/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 26,771 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,713.99 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,995 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 111.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 451 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 856 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.22% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
56.54% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Griffith crime trends

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Griffith crime compared

Top crime types in Griffith:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 892 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    892

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 390 reported cases of Theft.

    390

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 348 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    348

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 271 reported cases of Property damage.

    271

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 270 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    270

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 127 reported cases of Deception.

    127

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 122 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    122

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 109 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    109

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 95 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    95

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 73 reported cases of Arson.

    73

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 73 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    73

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 60 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    60

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 43 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    43

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 43 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    43

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 42 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    42

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 16 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    16

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Griffith there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Griffith

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Griffith your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 59

  • 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

  • Griffith

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in Griffith your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Griffith rank in crime?

Griffith lga is ranked 57/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Griffith a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Griffith?

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

What is the most reported crime in Griffith?

892 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Griffith in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Griffith?

Crime in Griffith has decreased by 2.6% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Griffith in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Griffith in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Griffith?

The least safe suburb in Griffith is Griffith (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Griffith?

The safest suburb in Griffith is Widgelli, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Griffith crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Griffith by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Griffith (NSW), Tharbogang and Kooba.


Suburbs in Griffith

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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