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Crime rate in Balmain, NSW, Australia, 2041

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,454 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 732 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 70.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 135 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 219 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
84.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.37% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balmain crime trends

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Balmain crime compared

Top crime types in Balmain:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 192 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    192

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 136 reported cases of Theft.

    136

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 110 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    110

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 59 reported cases of Property damage.

    59

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 55 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    55

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 38 reported cases of Deception.

    38

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 21 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    21

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 19 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    19

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 16 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 12 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    12

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 3 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Balmain there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balmain

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in Balmain your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • Balmain

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in Balmain your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Balmain rank in crime?

Balmain suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balmain a safe suburb?

Balmain suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Balmain?

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

What is the most reported crime in Balmain?

192 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Balmain in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balmain?

Crime in Balmain has increased by 4.13% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balmain in 2023?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Balmain 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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