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Crime rate in Balmain East, NSW, Australia, 2041

Suburb in Inner West

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,900

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.34 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    85

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    44.74

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    17

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

  • Property Crimes
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    21

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.95

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    11.05

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    77.54%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.75%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 18 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 11 cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 9 cases of Theft.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 9 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 8 cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Balmain East there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balmain East

    1 in 112

    In 2023 in Balmain East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 112

  • 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 East

    1 in 90

    In 2023 in Balmain East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 90

  • 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 East rank in crime?

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

Is Balmain East a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Balmain East?

The top crime types in Balmain East are Miscellaneous offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Balmain East?

18 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Balmain East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balmain East?

Crime in Balmain East has decreased by 9.57% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balmain East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balmain East 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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