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Crime rate in Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia, 2448

Suburb in Nambucca Valley

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,675

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    30.84 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    651

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    97.53

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    127

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    238

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    19.03

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    35.66

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    89.97%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    79.16%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 126 cases of Theft.

    126

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 108 cases of Assault and related offences.

    108

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 92 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    92

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 75 cases of Property damage.

    75

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 59 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    59

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 37 cases of Deception.

    37

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 30 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    30

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 29 cases of Drug use and possession.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 25 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 18 cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 16 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    16

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 12 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 7 cases of Arson.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 4 cases of Other drug offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 4 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nambucca Heads

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Nambucca Heads

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Nambucca Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nambucca Heads rank in crime?

Nambucca Heads suburb is ranked 27/100 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?

126 Theft cases were reported in Nambucca Heads in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Nambucca Heads?

Crime in Nambucca Heads has decreased by 16.54% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Nambucca Heads in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Nambucca Heads in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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