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Crime rate in Scotts Head, NSW, Australia, 2447

Suburb in Nambucca Valley

Crime Rank: 12/100

(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 60 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 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
9.13 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
79.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
71.95% 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 2024 in Scotts Head there were 16 reported cases of Theft.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 8 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 6 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Scotts Head there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 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 110

    In 2024 in Scotts Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Scotts Head

    1 in 37

    In 2024 in Scotts Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Scotts Head rank in crime?

Scotts Head suburb is ranked 12/100 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 a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Scotts Head?

The top crime types in Scotts Head are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Scotts Head?

16 Theft cases were reported in Scotts Head in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Scotts Head?

Crime in Scotts Head has decreased by 10.45% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Scotts Head in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Scotts Head in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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