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Crime rate in Darkwood, NSW, Australia, 2454

Suburb in Bellingen

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 237 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 142.72 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 29.54 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 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.66 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.46% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Darkwood crime trends

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Darkwood crime compared

Top crime types in Darkwood:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Darkwood there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Darkwood there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Darkwood there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Darkwood there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Darkwood there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Darkwood there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Darkwood

    1 in 119

    In 2024 in Darkwood your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119

  • 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

  • Darkwood

    1 in 79

    In 2024 in Darkwood your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • 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 Darkwood rank in crime?

Darkwood suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Darkwood a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Darkwood?

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

What is the most reported crime in Darkwood?

2 Theft cases were reported in Darkwood in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Darkwood?

Crime in Darkwood has decreased by 50% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Darkwood in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Darkwood 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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