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Crime rate in Skennars Head, NSW, Australia, 2478

Suburb in Ballina

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,303 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.46 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 40 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.70 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 26 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.17% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.51% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Skennars Head crime trends

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Skennars Head crime compared

Top crime types in Skennars Head:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 13 reported cases of Theft.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Skennars Head there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Skennars Head

    1 in 326

    In 2024 in Skennars Head your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 326

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Skennars Head

    1 in 50

    In 2024 in Skennars Head your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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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, Burglary/Break and enter, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Skennars Head?

13 Theft cases were reported in Skennars Head in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Skennars Head?

Crime in Skennars Head has increased by 48.15% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Skennars Head in 2024?

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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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