Balranald Crime Index

34

(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Balranald Crime Map

Balranald crime map

Balranald Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Balranald.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Balranald
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 77, down 30% from 110 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Balranald is in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning 62% of NSW suburbs are safer than Balranald and 38% of suburbs are more dangerous than Balranald.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Balranald: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Balranald are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 34% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Balranald are higher than approximately 62% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 20 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Balranald’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Balranald. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Balranald Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1531 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Balranald was 1 in 64. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Balranald is 1 in 30, with a rate of 3223 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Balranald Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person191531
Property and deception offences403223
Drug offences3242
Public order and security offences5403
Justice procedures offences5403
Other offences5403
Total776205

Balranald Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 64

In Balranald

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Balranald vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Balranald vs NSW

Balranald population: 1241

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864886770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910483501
Other offences against the person2188316123

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Balranald crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault6483
Non-domestic violence related assault5403

Balranald Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Balranald

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Balranald vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Balranald vs NSW, Australia

Balranald population: 1241

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1918002815312204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967967306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property949136725602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Balranald crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle4322
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling11886
Break and enter non-dwelling181

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Balranald vs NSW

Drug Offences: Balranald vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584124272

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Balranald vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321161212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664242179.54

Balranald Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Balranald vs NSW

Balranald Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Balranald in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Balranald in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Balranald?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Balranald is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Balranald?

The overall crime rate in Balranald, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6205 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Balranald a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Balranald total crime rate in 2021 was 6205. This means it’s 38% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Balranald has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Balranald safe at night?

51% of crimes in Balranald occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Balranald at night.

Total Crime Stats of Balranald

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault96
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault65
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences14
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery90
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment96
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft20
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud94
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling711
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling611
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property119
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass61
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent11
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences113
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences01
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences74
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order53
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney