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Crime rate in Ballina, NSW, Australia, 2478

Suburb in Ballina

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,735 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,615 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 165.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 197 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 570 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
58.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
92.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ballina crime trends

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Ballina crime compared

Top crime types in Ballina:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 357 reported cases of Theft.

    357

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 342 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    342

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 151 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    151

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 128 reported cases of Deception.

    128

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 113 reported cases of Property damage.

    113

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 97 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    97

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 93 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    93

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 77 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    77

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 48 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    48

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 47 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    47

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 41 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    41

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 37 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    37

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 35 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    35

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 16 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    16

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ballina

    1 in 49

    In 2024 in Ballina your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 49

  • 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

  • Ballina

    1 in 17

    In 2024 in Ballina your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Ballina rank in crime?

Ballina suburb is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ballina a safe suburb?

Ballina suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ballina?

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

What is the most reported crime in Ballina?

357 Theft cases were reported in Ballina in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Ballina?

Crime in Ballina has increased by 8.53% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Ballina in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ballina in 2024.

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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