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Crime rate in The Pocket, NSW, Australia, 2483

Suburb in Byron

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 231 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.87 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.30 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
61.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.94% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year The Pocket crime trends

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The Pocket crime compared

Top crime types in The Pocket:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in The Pocket there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • The Pocket

    1 in 231

    In 2025 in The Pocket your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 231

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • The Pocket

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in The Pocket your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 The Pocket rank in crime?

The Pocket suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is The Pocket a safe suburb?

The Pocket suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in The Pocket?

The top crime types in The Pocket are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Arson.

What is the most reported crime in The Pocket?

3 Theft cases were reported in The Pocket in 2025.

Is crime increasing in The Pocket?

Crime in The Pocket has decreased by 18.75% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in The Pocket in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in The Pocket in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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