Crime Rates for Barraba, NSW
⇌ Compare Barraba with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Barraba (2347) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 100 reported incidents, equal to 7,524 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Barraba, NSW in 2021 was 1,329. In the last 10 years, Barraba, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 78.2 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 73.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 147.7 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Barraba for 2025: Theft (32), Assault (20), Malicious damage to property (15).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 99 | 81 | 101 | 120 | 165 | 134 | 136 | 109 | 91 | 100 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Assault | 10 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 25 | 16 | 27 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 19 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Drug offences | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 11 |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Other offences | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Theft | 21 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 39 | 35 | 18 | 32 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Barraba, NSW recorded 100 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 297 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Escape custody | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 | -10.00% (10) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 7 | 57.14% (7) |
| Trespass | 6 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 9 | 22.22% (9) |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 10 | 50.00% (10) |
| Other offences | 1 | 13 | -92.31% (13) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Other theft | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Barraba, NSW?
Based on community voting, safety perceptions in Barraba, NSW are mixed, with more respondents reporting feeling safe than unsafe. Results reflect personal perception and are not official crime statistics.
FAQ About Crime in Barraba, NSW
How common is car theft in the Barraba, NSW?
There were 1 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 365 day.
Is Barraba, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Barraba, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 7,524 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Barraba, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Barraba, NSW was Theft with 32 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Barraba, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 25% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Barraba, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 34 incident against persons in Barraba, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Barraba, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 47 property crime incident in Barraba, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Barraba, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Barraba, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Barraba (2021)
Barraba is a quiet suburb with around 1329 people. While families are part of the community, only about 22.4% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 1.9 people. The median household weekly income is $776, though the unemployment rate stands at 8.5%. A majority of people (83.4%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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