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Crime rate in Crescent Head, NSW, Australia, 2440

Suburb in Kempsey

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,633 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 181.87 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 179 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 109.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 108 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.37% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Crescent Head crime trends

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Crescent Head crime compared

Top crime types in Crescent Head:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 64 reported cases of Theft.

    64

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 11 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Crescent Head there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Crescent Head

    1 in 82

    In 2024 in Crescent Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Crescent Head

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in Crescent Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Crescent Head rank in crime?

Crescent Head suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Crescent Head a safe suburb?

Crescent Head suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Crescent Head?

The top crime types in Crescent Head are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Other government regulatory offences.

What is the most reported crime in Crescent Head?

64 Theft cases were reported in Crescent Head in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Crescent Head?

Crime in Crescent Head has increased by 10.49% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Crescent Head in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Crescent Head 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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