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Crime rate in Richmond Valley, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 78/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 22,916 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,552.25 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,681 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 116.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 489 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 915 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.34 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.32% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
64.59% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Richmond Valley crime trends

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Richmond Valley crime compared

Top crime types in Richmond Valley:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 564 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    564

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 380 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    380

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 365 reported cases of Theft.

    365

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 260 reported cases of Property damage.

    260

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 233 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    233

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 224 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    224

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 105 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    105

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 100 reported cases of Deception.

    100

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 99 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    99

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 76 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    76

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 66 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    66

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 57 reported cases of Arson.

    57

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 47 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    47

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 42 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    42

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 30 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    30

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 5 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Richmond Valley

    1 in 47

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 47

  • 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

  • Richmond Valley

    1 in 25

    In 2024 in Richmond Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Richmond Valley rank in crime?

Richmond Valley lga is ranked 78/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Richmond Valley a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Richmond Valley?

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

What is the most reported crime in Richmond Valley?

564 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Richmond Valley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Richmond Valley?

Crime in Richmond Valley has increased by 8.32% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Richmond Valley in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Richmond Valley in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Richmond Valley?

The least safe suburb in Richmond Valley is Coombell, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Richmond Valley?

The safest suburb in Richmond Valley is Yorklea, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Richmond Valley crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Richmond Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Coombell, Tabbimoble and West Coraki.


Suburbs in Richmond 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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