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Crime rate in Nambucca Valley, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 60/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 19,412 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,327.10 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,681 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 86.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 319 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 656 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
33.79 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.28% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
54.53% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Nambucca Valley crime trends

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Nambucca Valley crime compared

Top crime types in Nambucca Valley:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 347 reported cases of Theft.

    347

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 231 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    231

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 225 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    225

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 169 reported cases of Property damage.

    169

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 164 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    164

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 123 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    123

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 96 reported cases of Deception.

    96

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 78 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    78

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 46 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    46

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 36 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    36

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 35 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    35

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 32 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    32

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 30 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    30

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 17 reported cases of Arson.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nambucca Valley

    1 in 61

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 61

  • 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

  • Nambucca Valley

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Nambucca Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 Nambucca Valley rank in crime?

Nambucca Valley lga is ranked 60/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nambucca Valley a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Nambucca Valley?

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

What is the most reported crime in Nambucca Valley?

347 Theft cases were reported in Nambucca Valley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Nambucca Valley?

Crime in Nambucca Valley has increased by 4.47% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Nambucca Valley in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nambucca Valley in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Nambucca Valley?

The least safe suburb in Nambucca Valley is Bakers Creek (Nambucca Valley - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Nambucca Valley?

The safest suburb in Nambucca Valley is Congarinni North, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Nambucca Valley crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Nambucca Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bakers Creek (Nambucca Valley - NSW), Taylors Arm and South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW).


Suburbs in Nambucca Valley

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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