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Crime rate in Clarence Town, NSW, Australia, 2321

Suburb in Dungog

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,265 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 91.95 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 101 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 41 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 27 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
18.10 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
50.22% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Clarence Town crime trends

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Clarence Town crime compared

Top crime types in Clarence Town:


  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 23 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 14 reported cases of Theft.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Clarence Town there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Clarence Town

    1 in 55

    In 2024 in Clarence Town your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 55

  • 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

  • Clarence Town

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in Clarence Town your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 84

  • 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 Clarence Town rank in crime?

Clarence Town suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Clarence Town a safe suburb?

Clarence Town suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Clarence Town?

The top crime types in Clarence Town are Sexual offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Clarence Town?

23 Sexual offences cases were reported in Clarence Town in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Clarence Town?

Crime in Clarence Town has increased by 10.99% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Clarence Town in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Clarence Town 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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