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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)
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 532 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 83.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 83 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 238 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
80.22% 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 2023 in Yamba (NSW) there were 142 reported cases of Theft.

    142

  • Assault and related offences

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

    62

  • Deception

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

    48

  • Property damage

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

    47

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    44

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    30

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    29

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    24

  • Sexual offences

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

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    15

  • Drug use and possession

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

    11

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    8

  • Arson

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

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 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 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

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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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