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Crime rate in Balranald, NSW, Australia, 2715

Suburb in Balranald

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,240 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5,203.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 88 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 70.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 22 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.74 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
60.75% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balranald crime trends

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Balranald crime compared

Top crime types in Balranald:


  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Property damage

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

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Balranald there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balranald

    1 in 83

    In 2023 in Balranald your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Balranald

    1 in 56

    In 2023 in Balranald your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 56

  • 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 Balranald rank in crime?

Balranald suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balranald a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Balranald?

The top crime types in Balranald are Drug use and possession, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Balranald?

16 Drug use and possession cases were reported in Balranald in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balranald?

Crime in Balranald has increased by 1.15% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balranald in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balranald 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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