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Crime rate in Moree Plains, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,797 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 17,630.44 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 4,028 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 314.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 572 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,474 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
44.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
115.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.74% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
93.96% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Moree Plains crime trends

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Moree Plains crime compared

Top crime types in Moree Plains:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 887 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    887

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 627 reported cases of Theft.

    627

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 469 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    469

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 376 reported cases of Property damage.

    376

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 372 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    372

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 287 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    287

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 192 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    192

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 124 reported cases of Deception.

    124

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 113 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    113

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 113 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    113

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 99 reported cases of Arson.

    99

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 92 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    92

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 84 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    84

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 68 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    68

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 50 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    50

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 34 reported cases of Robbery.

    34

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 18 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    18

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 15 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Moree Plains there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Moree Plains

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in Moree Plains your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Moree Plains

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Moree Plains your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Moree Plains rank in crime?

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

Is Moree Plains a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Moree Plains?

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

What is the most reported crime in Moree Plains?

887 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Moree Plains in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Moree Plains?

Crime in Moree Plains has increased by 3.87% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Moree Plains in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Moree Plains in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Moree Plains?

The least safe suburb in Moree Plains is Boggabilla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Moree Plains?

The safest suburb in Moree Plains is Rocky Creek (Gwydir - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Moree Plains crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Moree Plains by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Boggabilla, Moree and Mungindi (NSW).


Suburbs in Moree Plains

The data is based on annual 2024 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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