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Crime rate in Lennox Head, NSW, Australia, 2478

Suburb in Ballina

Crime Rank: 10/100

(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 213 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.71 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 42 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 101 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
65.23% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.83% 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 2025 in Lennox Head there were 52 reported cases of Theft.

    52

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 22 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    22

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 15 reported cases of Deception.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 12 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Lennox Head there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lennox Head

    1 in 183

    In 2025 in Lennox Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 183

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Lennox Head

    1 in 76

    In 2025 in Lennox Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 76

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 10/100 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 could be considered 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, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Lennox Head?

52 Theft cases were reported in Lennox Head in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Lennox Head?

Crime in Lennox Head has decreased by 23.1% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Lennox Head in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lennox Head in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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