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Crime rate in Townsend, NSW, Australia, 2463

Suburb in Clarence Valley

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 991 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.22 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 82 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 82.74 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 38 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.05 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.35 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
68.07% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.32% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Townsend crime trends

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Townsend crime compared

Top crime types in Townsend:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 16 reported cases of Theft.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 10 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

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

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Townsend there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Townsend

    1 in 165

    In 2024 in Townsend your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 165

  • 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

  • Townsend

    1 in 26

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

  • 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 Townsend rank in crime?

Townsend suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Townsend a safe suburb?

Townsend suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Townsend?

The top crime types in Townsend are Theft, Property damage, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Townsend?

16 Theft cases were reported in Townsend in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Townsend?

Crime in Townsend has increased by 60.78% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Townsend in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Townsend 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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