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Crime rate in Brooms Head, NSW, Australia, 2463

Suburb in Clarence Valley

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 271 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 58.92 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.64% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Brooms Head crime trends

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Brooms Head crime compared

Top crime types in Brooms Head:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Brooms Head there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brooms Head

    1 in 136

    In 2025 in Brooms Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 136

  • 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

  • Brooms Head

    1 in 68

    In 2025 in Brooms Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 68

  • 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 Brooms Head rank in crime?

Brooms Head suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Brooms Head a safe suburb?

Brooms Head suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Brooms Head?

The top crime types in Brooms Head are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft, Public nuisance offences.

What is the most reported crime in Brooms Head?

2 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Brooms Head in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Brooms Head?

Crime in Brooms Head has increased by 44.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Brooms Head in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brooms Head 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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