Murwillumbah Crime Index

44

(100 is safest)

Safer than 44% of most Australia suburbs

Murwillumbah Crime Map

Murwillumbah crime map

Murwillumbah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Murwillumbah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 483, down 14% from 563 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Murwillumbah is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Murwillumbah and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Murwillumbah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (1 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 20% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Murwillumbah: 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 Murwillumbah are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 44% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Murwillumbah are higher than approximately 63% 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 24 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 Murwillumbah’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 Murwillumbah. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Murwillumbah Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1457 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Murwillumbah was 1 in 68. 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 Murwillumbah is 1 in 39, with a rate of 2481 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.

Murwillumbah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1111457
Property and deception offences1892481
Drug offences57748
Public order and security offences30394
Justice procedures offences53696
Other offences43565
Total4836341

Murwillumbah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 68

In Murwillumbah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Murwillumbah vs NSW

Murwillumbah population: 7617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6262864814770
Sexual offences1814650236179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2840910368501
Other offences against the person318833923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault10131
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8105
Domestic violence related assault28368
Non-domestic violence related assault31407

Murwillumbah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 39

In Murwillumbah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Murwillumbah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Murwillumbah vs NSW, Australia

Murwillumbah population: 7617

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9718002812732204
Burglary/Break and Enter2424967315306
Arson337603946
Malicious damage to property6549136853602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft9118
Steal from motor vehicle20263
Steal from retail store12158
Break and enter dwelling13171
Break and enter non-dwelling11144

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Murwillumbah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Murwillumbah 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 possession523403268341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences558416672

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: Murwillumbah vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321171212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1714664223179.54

Murwillumbah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Murwillumbah vs NSW

Murwillumbah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Murwillumbah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Murwillumbah?

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

What is the crime rate in Murwillumbah?

The overall crime rate in Murwillumbah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6341 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 Murwillumbah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Murwillumbah total crime rate in 2021 was 6341. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Murwillumbah has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Murwillumbah safe at night?

38% of crimes in Murwillumbah occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Murwillumbah at night.

Total Crime Stats of Murwillumbah

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 Police13
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3328
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4731
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault810
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences921
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery278
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 harassment3928
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person13
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft159
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle920
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1312
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods47
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling179
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person32
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2721
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1217
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling513
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling15111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson33
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7165
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine13
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3322
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1714
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs513
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
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 offences75
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass146
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct134
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language90
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent13
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2217
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences2310
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2233
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2014
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions3031
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer67
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