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Crime rate in Bangalow, NSW, Australia, 2479

Suburb in Byron

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,752 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 24.40 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 103 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.43 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 57 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.45 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
70.34% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bangalow crime trends

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Bangalow crime compared

Top crime types in Bangalow:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 25 reported cases of Theft.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 16 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    16

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bangalow

    1 in 183

    In 2024 in Bangalow your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 183

  • 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

  • Bangalow

    1 in 48

    In 2024 in Bangalow your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 48

  • 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 Bangalow rank in crime?

Bangalow suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bangalow a safe suburb?

Bangalow suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bangalow?

The top crime types in Bangalow are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Bangalow?

25 Theft cases were reported in Bangalow in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Bangalow?

Crime in Bangalow has increased by 60.94% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Bangalow in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bangalow 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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