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Crime rate in Yamba (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2464

Suburb in Clarence Valley

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,405

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    16.89 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    532

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    83.06

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    83

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

  • Property Crimes
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    238

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    12.96

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    37.16

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    84.21%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.22%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 142 cases of Theft.

    142

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 62 cases of Assault and related offences.

    62

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 48 cases of Deception.

    48

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 47 cases of Property damage.

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 44 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 39 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 30 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 29 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 24 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    24

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 20 cases of Sexual offences.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 15 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 11 cases of Drug use and possession.

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 8 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 5 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yamba (NSW)

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • Yamba (NSW)

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Yamba (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Yamba (NSW) rank in crime?

Yamba (NSW) suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yamba (NSW) a safe suburb?

Yamba (NSW) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Yamba (NSW)?

The top crime types in Yamba (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Yamba (NSW)?

142 Theft cases were reported in Yamba (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Yamba (NSW)?

Crime in Yamba (NSW) has increased by 3.5% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Yamba (NSW) in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Yamba (NSW) 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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