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Crime rate in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 77/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    78,743

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1,073.00 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    9,004

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    114.35

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,763

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    2,633

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    22.39

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    33.44

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.89%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    61.37%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Coffs Harbour crime trends

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Coffs Harbour crime compared

Top crime types in Coffs Harbour:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 1,793 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,793

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 1,448 reported cases of Theft.

    1,448

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 1,366 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,366

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 889 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    889

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 724 reported cases of Property damage.

    724

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 491 reported cases of Deception.

    491

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 464 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    464

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 399 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    399

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 335 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    335

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 267 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    267

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 207 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    207

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 197 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    197

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 102 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    102

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 74 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    74

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 62 reported cases of Arson.

    62

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 41 reported cases of Robbery.

    41

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 41 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    41

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 34 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    34

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 17 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    17

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 15 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    15

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 5 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 45

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Coffs Harbour rank in crime?

Coffs Harbour lga is ranked 77/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Coffs Harbour a safe lga?

Coffs Harbour lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Coffs Harbour?

The top crime types in Coffs Harbour are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Coffs Harbour?

1,793 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Coffs Harbour in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Coffs Harbour?

Crime in Coffs Harbour has increased by 10.76% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Coffs Harbour in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Coffs Harbour in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Coffs Harbour?

The least safe suburb in Coffs Harbour is Lowanna, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Coffs Harbour?

The safest suburb in Coffs Harbour is Bundagen, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Coffs Harbour crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Coffs Harbour by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lowanna, Coffs Harbour and Dirty Creek.


Suburbs in Coffs Harbour

The data is based on annual 2023 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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