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Crime rate in Evans Head, NSW, Australia, 2473

Suburb in Richmond Valley

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,907 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 22.25 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 224 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 51 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 70 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.54 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Evans Head crime trends

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Evans Head crime compared

Top crime types in Evans Head:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 33 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    13

  • Property damage

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

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 12 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Evans Head there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Evans Head

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Evans Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • 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

  • Evans Head

    1 in 42

    In 2024 in Evans Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Evans Head rank in crime?

Evans Head suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Evans Head a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Evans Head?

The top crime types in Evans Head are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Evans Head?

44 Theft cases were reported in Evans Head in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Evans Head?

Crime in Evans Head has decreased by 11.11% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Evans Head in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Evans 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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