# Crime & Safety — Uralla

Recorded crime in the area — the overall offence rate per 100,000 residents, the mix of offence types, and how it is changing. Sourced from state and territory police data; offence definitions differ by state, so comparisons across state lines are indicative only.

Area: Uralla (Council (LGA))

A much lower crime rate than most similar areas makes Uralla a relatively safe place to live. While recorded offences per 100,000 people are low at 5,209, there has been a 20.5% increase in the crime rate over the last five years, which is a higher rise than most areas.

Uralla has a low volume of crime compared to similar places, though property damage is the most common offence at 17.0%. Other common crimes include assault and related offences at 10.6% and burglary at 9.0%.

Property damage and sexual offences are both higher than most areas, while drug offences and theft are among the lowest. Burglary and motor vehicle theft rates sit around the middle for this level.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 5,209 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 553 | — |
| Sexual offences rate | 301 | — |
| Robbery rate | 17 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 469 | — |
| Theft rate | 251 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 402 | — |
| Property damage rate | 888 | — |
| Drug offences rate | 151 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 20.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA17650/uralla/topic/crime-safety