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Crime rate in Inverell, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 98/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,407 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9,081.54 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,388 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 137.19 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 478 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 789 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
27.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.33 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.55% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
70.82% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Inverell crime trends

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Inverell crime compared

Top crime types in Inverell:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 403 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    403

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 368 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    368

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 337 reported cases of Theft.

    337

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 237 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    237

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 236 reported cases of Property damage.

    236

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 188 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    188

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 101 reported cases of Deception.

    101

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 98 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    98

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 94 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    94

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 91 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    91

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 81 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    81

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 34 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    34

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 30 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    30

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 28 reported cases of Arson.

    28

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 17 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    17

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 16 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    16

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    13

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Inverell there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Inverell

    1 in 36

    In 2024 in Inverell your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 36

  • 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

  • Inverell

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in Inverell your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Inverell rank in crime?

Inverell lga is ranked 98/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Inverell a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Inverell?

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

What is the most reported crime in Inverell?

403 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Inverell in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Inverell?

Crime in Inverell has increased by 11.17% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Inverell in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Inverell in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Inverell?

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

What is the safest suburb in Inverell?

The safest suburb in Inverell is Spring Mountain (NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Inverell crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Inverell by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bassendean (NSW), Howell and Gum Flat.


Suburbs in Inverell

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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