| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
22,916 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
2,552.25 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
2,443 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
106.61 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
464 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
748 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
20.25 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
32.64 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
75.65% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
58.15% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 465 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.
465
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 337 reported cases of Theft.
337
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 329 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
329
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 226 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
226
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 194 reported cases of Property damage.
194
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 152 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
152
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 131 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
131
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 125 reported cases of Sexual offences.
125
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 102 reported cases of Deception.
102
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 84 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
84
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 65 reported cases of Arson.
65
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 63 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
63
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 55 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
55
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 40 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
40
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 36 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
36
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 19 reported cases of Other drug offences.
19
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.
7
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
7
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
2
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
1
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
1
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1
In 2025 in Richmond Valley there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
1
1 in 49
In 2025 in Richmond Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49
1 in 83
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 31
In 2025 in Richmond Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 42
In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Richmond Valley lga is ranked 58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Richmond Valley lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Richmond Valley are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.
465 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Richmond Valley in 2025.
Crime in Richmond Valley has decreased by 8.88% from 2024 to 2025.
There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Richmond Valley in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Richmond Valley is West Bungawalbin, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Richmond Valley is Backmede, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Richmond Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are West Bungawalbin, Coombell and Upper Mongogarie.
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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