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Crime rate in Lennox Head, NSW, Australia, 2478

Suburb in Ballina

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,687 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.67 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 277 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 63 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 116 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.20 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.01% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Lennox Head crime trends

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Lennox Head crime compared

Top crime types in Lennox Head:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 55 reported cases of Theft.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 41 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 27 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 14 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 6 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Lennox Head there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lennox Head

    1 in 122

    In 2024 in Lennox Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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

  • Lennox Head

    1 in 66

    In 2024 in Lennox Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 Lennox Head rank in crime?

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

Is Lennox Head a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Lennox Head?

The top crime types in Lennox Head are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Lennox Head?

55 Theft cases were reported in Lennox Head in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lennox Head?

Crime in Lennox Head has increased by 52.2% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lennox Head in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lennox 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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