An interesting site. Thanks. From trying a few suburbs and localities it does seem roughly aligned with the vibe I get from them.

And "vibe" is what I use when considering if a camp looks risky. As you say, does it look like a spot where there have been frequent drinking parties, with rubbish and broken glass. A burnt out car would send some strong signals.

We don't usually camp in or close to towns. Our observations & gut feelings have picked up an 'uncomfortable vibe' a handful of times & we've moved on, but that is a rarity.
We have never experienced anything worse than inconsiderate use of generators/chain saws, late night loud drunken party voices & ....... country & western music. We do prefer to camp alone most of the time and always ensure when camping near a road that we are out of sight of the road.

That Crime Rate site has nothing at all for all of Tasmania.
Therefore, where else have they omitted to publish the data?

Am not impressed.

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We have never stopped and checked, either follow the news or trust in your own gut feel.
As others have said, don't camp to close to ANY town, I gather your refering to free bush camping.
We are more concerned about noise eg generators, yesterday we pulled into a bush camp early to do some thigs, one other there, 3 males with generator going in the middle of the afternoon, drove out parked up alone 5km down the road, peace and quiet. Had a lovely quiet night with fire.

I think your over worrying, more chance of being in a accident, hopefully not!
Basher

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Well done and how refreshing to read someone doing the sensible thing and simply moving on if not happy with generator usage. Instead of just "bitching" about generators. We do the same and move on if someone has a fire near were we had planned to stop.

Have spotted that site and crime rates in a location are a good indicator.
For my travels I am compiling a list of places NOT to go to. Have a few on there already.
Townsville has got the rocket and a few others.
I also mentioned on here today on another thread the dangers in Dubbo NSW as it is a service centre and attracts a lot of out of towners for medical, drug rehab services etc and can be a high crime rate area.
Have had my car stolen there before (who hasn't?) and wary now of where I park or go.
Shouldn't say this but I am usually heavily armed where I camp.
They won't get me again easily.
Also have a bush livestock camera I use for more remote spots.
I have also found my instincts are better over the years, after a few years living in the mountains reckon I can sniff where a snake is living and places not to stop at?