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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 107 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 33 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.65% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.28% 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:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 27 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    27

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 14 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 13 reported cases of Theft.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 6 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Clarence Town there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Clarence Town

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Clarence Town your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

  • Clarence Town

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Clarence Town your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • 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 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 Assault and related offences, Property damage, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Clarence Town?

27 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Clarence Town in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Clarence Town?

Crime in Clarence Town has increased by 5.94% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Clarence Town in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Clarence Town 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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