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Crime rate in Yass Valley, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,525 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,882.18 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 850 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 99 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 186 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.26 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
41.65% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
6.84% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Yass Valley crime trends

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Yass Valley crime compared

Top crime types in Yass Valley:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 173 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    173

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 86 reported cases of Theft.

    86

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 85 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    85

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 78 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    78

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 61 reported cases of Property damage.

    61

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 53 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    53

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 31 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    31

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 19 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    19

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Yass Valley there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yass Valley

    1 in 167

    In 2024 in Yass Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 167

  • 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

  • Yass Valley

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Yass Valley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 89

  • 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 Yass Valley rank in crime?

Yass Valley lga is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yass Valley a safe lga?

Yass Valley lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Yass Valley?

The top crime types in Yass Valley are Drug use and possession, Theft, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Yass Valley?

173 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Yass Valley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Yass Valley?

Crime in Yass Valley has increased by 9.4% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Yass Valley in 2024?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Yass Valley?

The least safe suburb in Yass Valley is Uriarra, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Yass Valley?

The safest suburb in Yass Valley is Yass River, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Yass Valley crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Yass Valley by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Uriarra, Wee Jasper and Kangiara.


Suburbs in Yass 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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