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Crime rate in Barrack Heights, NSW, Australia, 2528

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,003 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.42 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 411 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 76 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 116 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.66 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.32 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.92% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.74% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Barrack Heights crime trends

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Barrack Heights crime compared

Top crime types in Barrack Heights:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 66 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    66

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 63 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    63

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 57 reported cases of Theft.

    57

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 50 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    50

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 33 reported cases of Property damage.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 15 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Barrack Heights

    1 in 79

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

  • Barrack Heights

    1 in 52

    In 2024 in Barrack Heights your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 Barrack Heights rank in crime?

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

Is Barrack Heights a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Barrack Heights?

The top crime types in Barrack Heights are Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Barrack Heights?

66 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Barrack Heights in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Barrack Heights?

Crime in Barrack Heights has increased by 9.02% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Barrack Heights in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Barrack Heights 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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