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Crime rate in Brunswick Heads, NSW, Australia, 2483

Suburb in Byron

Crime Rank: 31/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,905 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 14.29 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 258 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 135.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 77 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.24% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Brunswick Heads crime trends

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Brunswick Heads crime compared

Top crime types in Brunswick Heads:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 39 reported cases of Theft.

    39

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 27 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    27

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 25 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    25

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 25 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 13 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    6

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Brunswick Heads

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • Brunswick Heads

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in Brunswick Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Brunswick Heads rank in crime?

Brunswick Heads suburb is ranked 31/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Brunswick Heads a safe suburb?

Brunswick Heads suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Brunswick Heads?

The top crime types in Brunswick Heads are Theft, Assault and related offences, Miscellaneous offences.

What is the most reported crime in Brunswick Heads?

39 Theft cases were reported in Brunswick Heads in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Brunswick Heads?

Crime in Brunswick Heads has increased by 29.65% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Brunswick Heads in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Brunswick Heads 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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