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Crime rate in Balcolyn, NSW, Australia, 2264

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,002

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.74 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    29

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    28.94

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    9

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    10

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.98

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    9.98

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    77.59%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    46.89%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balcolyn crime trends

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Balcolyn crime compared

Top crime types in Balcolyn:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Balcolyn there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balcolyn

    1 in 111

    In 2023 in Balcolyn your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 111

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Balcolyn

    1 in 100

    In 2023 in Balcolyn your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 100

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Balcolyn rank in crime?

Balcolyn suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balcolyn a safe suburb?

Balcolyn suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Balcolyn?

The top crime types in Balcolyn are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Balcolyn?

7 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Balcolyn in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balcolyn?

Crime in Balcolyn has decreased by 6.45% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balcolyn in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balcolyn in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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