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Crime rate in Bayside (NSW), NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 27/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 159,410 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 47.90 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,047 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,179 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3,024 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.97 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
27.16% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
24.95% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Bayside (NSW) crime trends

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Bayside (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Bayside (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 2,002 reported cases of Theft.

    2,002

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 892 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    892

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 856 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    856

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 707 reported cases of Deception.

    707

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 676 reported cases of Property damage.

    676

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 605 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    605

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 595 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    595

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 326 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    326

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 314 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    314

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 217 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    217

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 198 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    198

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 188 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    188

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 129 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    129

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 85 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    85

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 52 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    52

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 45 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    45

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 44 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    44

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Arson.

    32

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    32

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 20 reported cases of Robbery.

    20

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    15

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bayside (NSW)

    1 in 135

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 135

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Bayside (NSW)

    1 in 53

    In 2025 in Bayside (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bayside (NSW) rank in crime?

Bayside (NSW) lga is ranked 27/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bayside (NSW) a safe lga?

Bayside (NSW) lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Bayside (NSW)?

The top crime types in Bayside (NSW) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bayside (NSW)?

2,002 Theft cases were reported in Bayside (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Bayside (NSW)?

Crime in Bayside (NSW) has decreased by 1.4% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Bayside (NSW) in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Bayside (NSW) in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Bayside (NSW)?

The least safe suburb in Bayside (NSW) is Daceyville, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Bayside (NSW)?

The safest suburb in Bayside (NSW) is Bardwell Valley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Bayside (NSW) crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Bayside (NSW) by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Daceyville, Eastgardens and Eastlakes.


Suburbs in Bayside (NSW)

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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