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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 76 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 13 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 34 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
62.68% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.49% 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 2025 in Bangalow there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bangalow there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bangalow

    1 in 212

    In 2025 in Bangalow your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 212

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bangalow

    1 in 81

    In 2025 in Bangalow your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 81

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Bangalow?

21 Theft cases were reported in Bangalow in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bangalow?

Crime in Bangalow has decreased by 26.21% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bangalow in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bangalow in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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