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Crime rate in Palmers Island, NSW, Australia, 2463

Suburb in Clarence Valley

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 482 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 34.82 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.22 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
63.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.96% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Palmers Island crime trends

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Palmers Island crime compared

Top crime types in Palmers Island:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Palmers Island there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palmers Island

    1 in 241

    In 2023 in Palmers Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 241

  • 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

  • Palmers Island

    1 in 161

    In 2023 in Palmers Island your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 161

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Palmers Island rank in crime?

Palmers Island suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Palmers Island a safe suburb?

Palmers Island suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Palmers Island?

The top crime types in Palmers Island are Assault and related offences, Sexual offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Palmers Island?

1 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Palmers Island in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Palmers Island?

Crime in Palmers Island has decreased by 50% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Palmers Island in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Palmers Island 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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