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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)
  • Population
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    986

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.45 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    67

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    67.95

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    12

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

  • Property Crimes
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    27

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.17

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    27.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    83.26%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    72.76%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    11

  • Assault and related offences

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

    9

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    6

  • Property damage

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

    5

  • Arson

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

    4

  • Deception

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

    4

  • Sexual offences

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

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

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


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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