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Crime rate in Skennars Head, NSW, Australia, 2478

Suburb in Ballina

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,303

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    7.46 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    27

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    20.72

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    7

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

  • Property Crimes
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    14

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.37

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.74

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    67.49%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    48.16%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 10 cases of Theft.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 4 cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 4 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 3 cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Skennars Head there were 1 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Skennars Head

    1 in 186

    In 2023 in Skennars Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 186

  • 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

  • Skennars Head

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in Skennars Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 93

  • 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 Skennars Head rank in crime?

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

Is Skennars Head a safe suburb?

Skennars Head suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Skennars Head?

The top crime types in Skennars Head are Theft, Sexual offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Skennars Head?

10 Theft cases were reported in Skennars Head in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Skennars Head?

Crime in Skennars Head has increased by 3.85% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Skennars Head in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Skennars 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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