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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,900 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.34 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 85 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 21 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.54% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
48.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balmain East crime trends

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Balmain East crime compared

Top crime types in Balmain East:


  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    18

  • Assault and related offences

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

    11

  • Theft

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

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    9

  • Property damage

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

    8

  • Deception

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

    8

  • Sexual offences

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

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    4

  • Drug use and possession

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

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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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