Valentine, NSW, 2280 Crime Rate and Statistics

Valentine Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 109, up 51% from 72 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Valentine is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Valentine and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Valentine.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (9 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 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 74% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 350% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Valentine: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Valentine’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 87% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 13% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Valentine. Therefore, Valentine’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Valentine comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 60 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Valentine’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Valentine.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Valentine crime statistics shows that there are 590 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Valentine are 1 in 168.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Valentine, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 93, equivalent to a rate of 1059 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Valentine Crime Rates by Offences Division

Valentine Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Valentine vs NSW

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

Valentine Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Valentine vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Valentine vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Valentine vs NSW

Valentine Crimes per Square KM

Valentine Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Valentine in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Valentine?

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

What is the crime rate in Valentine?

The overall crime rate in Valentine, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1892 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 Valentine a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Valentine total crime rate in 2021 was 1892. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Valentine has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Valentine safe at night?

35% of crimes in Valentine occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Valentine at night.

Total Crime Stats of Valentine

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