Bangalow Crime Index

58

(100 is safest)

Safer than 58% of most Australia suburbs

Bangalow Crime Map

Bangalow crime map

Bangalow Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bangalow
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 124, up 9% from 114 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bangalow is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bangalow and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bangalow.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 111% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bangalow: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Bangalow is ranked safer than 58% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Bangalow crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 47% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Bangalow. As a result, Bangalow has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Bangalow, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 31 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Bangalow’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Bangalow’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Bangalow’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Bangalow is 1053 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Bangalow is 1 in 94. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Bangalow is 1 in 47. This is equal to a rate of 2069 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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.

Bangalow Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person291053
Property and deception offences572069
Drug offences15544
Public order and security offences6218
Justice procedures offences7254
Other offences10363
Total1244501

Bangalow Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 94

In Bangalow

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bangalow vs NSW

Bangalow population: 2755

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864508770
Sexual offences314650109179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910399501
Other offences against the person118833623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault273
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences136
Domestic violence related assault5181
Non-domestic violence related assault8290

Bangalow Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 47

In Bangalow

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bangalow vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bangalow vs NSW, Australia

Bangalow population: 2755

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3318002811982204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967145306
Arson137603646
Malicious damage to property1949136690602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4145
Steal from motor vehicle8290
Steal from retail store3109
Break and enter dwelling273
Break and enter non-dwelling273

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bangalow vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bangalow 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 possession53403218141667
Drug dealing and trafficking762932547705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584110972

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: Bangalow vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321218212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Bangalow Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bangalow vs NSW

Bangalow Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bangalow in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bangalow?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bangalow is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Bangalow?

The overall crime rate in Bangalow, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4501 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 Bangalow a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bangalow total crime rate in 2021 was 4501. This means it’s 53% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bangalow has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bangalow safe at night?

46% of crimes in Bangalow occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Bangalow at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bangalow

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault75
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault78
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences111
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery91
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 harassment711
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft54
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle98
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store13
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud911
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences52
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling212
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property919
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis73
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine25
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs30
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass16
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences30
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences51
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences59
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order65
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
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