Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
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Safety: Property
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Overall Safety
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Murwillumbah has Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Theft the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have increased by 35.44%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 8.63%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 639.8 | 602.4 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 457 | 230.2 |
| Assault | 1,305.7 | 873 |
| Sexual Assault | 391.7 | 219 |
| Robbery | 0 | 23.1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 1.3 |
| Total | 2,794.2 | 1,949 |
Violent Crime % Change
Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change
Property Crime
Greater Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | State NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 1,945.4 | 2,205.7 |
| Property Damage | 1,070.6 | 577.7 |
| Arson | 26.1 | 50.8 |
| Total | 3,042.1 | 2,834.2 |
Property Crime % Change
Crime Rate Decrease
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
987 / 1220
Property Crime Ranked:
881 / 1224