Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

7 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

5 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

5 / 10
0510

Suffolk Park is generally considered an average suburb compared to other suburbs in Byron Bay. Crime rates are below the Greater Byron Bay average, with 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 60%, and Property crime rates have increased by 89.39%.


As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.

Violent Crime

Greater Byron Bay Crime Rate (Benchmark)
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Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Byron Bay

Antisocial Behaviour
186.2594.3
Disorderly Conduct
139.6655.2
Assault
488.71,683.8
Sexual Assault
116.4320
Robbery
038.1
Homicide
0
Total930.93,291.4

Violent Crime % Change

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Property Crime

Greater Byron Bay Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Byron Bay

Theft
2,583.25,447.6
Property Damage
325.81,081.9
Arson
030.5
Total2,9096,560

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
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Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

1 / 3


Property Crime Ranked:

2 / 3