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Crime rate in Avoca Beach, NSW, Australia, 2251

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,708 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.44 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 103 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 21.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 41 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
44.56% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Avoca Beach crime trends

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Avoca Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Avoca Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 23 reported cases of Theft.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 9 reported cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Avoca Beach

    1 in 188

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 188

  • 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

  • Avoca Beach

    1 in 115

    In 2023 in Avoca Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 115

  • 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 Avoca Beach rank in crime?

Avoca Beach suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Avoca Beach a safe suburb?

Avoca Beach suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Avoca Beach?

The top crime types in Avoca Beach are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Avoca Beach?

23 Theft cases were reported in Avoca Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Avoca Beach?

Crime in Avoca Beach has increased by 5.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Avoca Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Avoca Beach in 2023.

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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