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

Suburb in Clarence Valley

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,405 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 16.89 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 527 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 82.28 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 282 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
83.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Yamba (NSW) crime trends

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Yamba (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Yamba (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 178 reported cases of Theft.

    178

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 68 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    68

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 62 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    62

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    26

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 21 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    21

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yamba (NSW)

    1 in 119

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 119

  • 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

  • Yamba (NSW)

    1 in 23

    In 2024 in Yamba (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Yamba (NSW) rank in crime?

Yamba (NSW) suburb is ranked 17/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter, Justice procedures offences.

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

178 Theft cases were reported in Yamba (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Yamba (NSW)?

Crime in Yamba (NSW) has decreased by 0.94% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Yamba (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Yamba (NSW) 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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