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Crime rate in East Ballina, NSW, Australia, 2478

Suburb in Ballina

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,882 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.50 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 218 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 37.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 32 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 110 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.70 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.78% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.1% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year East Ballina crime trends

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East Ballina crime compared

Top crime types in East Ballina:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 71 reported cases of Theft.

    71

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Ballina

    1 in 184

    In 2023 in East Ballina your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 184

  • 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

  • East Ballina

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in East Ballina your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 East Ballina rank in crime?

East Ballina suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is East Ballina a safe suburb?

East Ballina suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in East Ballina?

The top crime types in East Ballina are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in East Ballina?

71 Theft cases were reported in East Ballina in 2023.

Is crime increasing in East Ballina?

Crime in East Ballina has increased by 2.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in East Ballina in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Ballina 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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