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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 237 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 26 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 131 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
66.56% 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 2024 in East Ballina there were 61 reported cases of Theft.

    61

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 48 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    48

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 23 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 21 reported cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Deception

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in East Ballina there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • East Ballina

    1 in 226

    In 2024 in East Ballina your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 226

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • East Ballina

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in East Ballina your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 45

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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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?

61 Theft cases were reported in East Ballina in 2024.

Is crime increasing in East Ballina?

Crime in East Ballina has increased by 8.72% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in East Ballina in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in East Ballina in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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