4Byron
Byron, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in New South Wales · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 25,603 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 1 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 152 | 391.9 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 389 | 1,003 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 6 | 15.5 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 1,092 | 2,815.6 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 212 | 546.6 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 244 | 629.1 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 152 |
| Violence | 389 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Theft and burglary | 1,092 |
| Drugs | 212 |
| Damage and public order | 244 |
Questions about crime in Byron
- Is Byron safe?
- Byron: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Byron?
- Byron: Weighted crime: 25,603 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Byron?
- Recorded homicides in Byron (12 months to June 2026): 1.
Other places nearby
- Ballina 6/10
- Lismore 3/10
- Tweed 6/10
- Richmond Valley 2/10
- Kyogle 8/10
- Clarence Valley 4/10
- Tenterfield 5/10
- Coffs Harbour 3/10
