Evans Head Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Evans Head Crime Map

Evans Head crime map

Evans Head Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Evans Head
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 232, up 21% from 192 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Evans Head is in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning 72% of NSW suburbs are safer than Evans Head and 28% of suburbs are more dangerous than Evans Head.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 42% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (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 183% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 75% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Evans Head: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Evans Head is safer than only 29% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Evans Head’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Evans Head perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Evans Head is greater than that of roughly 72% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Evans Head, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Evans Head’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Evans Head. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Evans Head.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Evans Head is 1575 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 63 if you reside in Evans Head.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Evans Head are 1 in 26, with a rate of 3732 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Evans Head Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person461575
Property and deception offences1093732
Drug offences6205
Public order and security offences18616
Justice procedures offences341164
Other offences19650
Total2327942

Evans Head Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 63

In Evans Head

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Evans Head vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Evans Head vs NSW

Evans Head population: 2921

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2762864924770
Sexual offences514650171179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910479501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3103
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences268
Domestic violence related assault15514
Non-domestic violence related assault11377

Evans Head Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 26

In Evans Head

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Evans Head vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Evans Head vs NSW, Australia

Evans Head population: 2921

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6418002821912204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967582306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2849136959602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft6205
Steal from motor vehicle24822
Steal from retail store268
Break and enter dwelling12411
Break and enter non-dwelling5171

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Evans Head vs NSW

Drug Offences: Evans Head 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 possession33403210341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116681366
Other drug offences158413472

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: Evans Head vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1517321514212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664103179.54

Evans Head Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Evans Head vs NSW

Evans Head Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Evans Head in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Evans Head?

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

What is the crime rate in Evans Head?

The overall crime rate in Evans Head, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7942 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 Evans Head a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Evans Head total crime rate in 2021 was 7942. This means it’s 28% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Evans Head has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Evans Head safe at night?

47% of crimes in Evans Head occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Evans Head at night.

Total Crime Stats of Evans Head

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 assault515
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1411
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault43
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences38
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery102
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 harassment414
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle924
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store32
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling137
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud108
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2814
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling612
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling015
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1628
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 cannabis52
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass07
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct55
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences23
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences912
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences277
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order38
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions519
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer07
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