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Crime rate in Scotts Head, NSW, Australia, 2447

Suburb in Nambucca Valley

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 986 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.45 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 67 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 27 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.17 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.38 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.26% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.76% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Scotts Head crime trends

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Scotts Head crime compared

Top crime types in Scotts Head:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 15 reported cases of Theft.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 9 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Scotts Head there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Scotts Head

    1 in 82

    In 2023 in Scotts Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Scotts Head

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Scotts Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 Scotts Head rank in crime?

Scotts Head suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Scotts Head a safe suburb?

Scotts Head suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Scotts Head?

The top crime types in Scotts Head are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Scotts Head?

15 Theft cases were reported in Scotts Head in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Scotts Head?

Crime in Scotts Head has decreased by 0% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Scotts Head in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Scotts Head 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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