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Crime rate in Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia, 2448

Suburb in Nambucca Valley

Crime Rank: 33/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,675 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 30.84 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 790 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 118.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 148 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 342 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
51.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
91.02% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Nambucca Heads crime trends

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Nambucca Heads crime compared

Top crime types in Nambucca Heads:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 178 reported cases of Theft.

    178

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 110 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    110

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 91 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    91

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 88 reported cases of Property damage.

    88

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 72 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    72

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 68 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    68

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 33 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    33

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 27 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    27

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 10 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 8 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nambucca Heads

    1 in 45

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • 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

  • Nambucca Heads

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in Nambucca Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 Nambucca Heads rank in crime?

Nambucca Heads suburb is ranked 33/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nambucca Heads a safe suburb?

Nambucca Heads suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Nambucca Heads?

The top crime types in Nambucca Heads are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Nambucca Heads?

178 Theft cases were reported in Nambucca Heads in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Nambucca Heads?

Crime in Nambucca Heads has increased by 21.35% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Nambucca Heads in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nambucca Heads 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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