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Crime rate in Bateau Bay, NSW, Australia, 2261

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 12,516 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.94 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,161 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 131 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 400 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.96 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
80.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Bateau Bay crime trends

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Bateau Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Bateau Bay:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 254 reported cases of Theft.

    254

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 111 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    111

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 108 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    108

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 101 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    101

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 99 reported cases of Property damage.

    99

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 96 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    96

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 96 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    96

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 94 reported cases of Deception.

    94

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 50 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    50

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 40 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    40

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 27 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 25 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    25

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 17 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 12 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 8 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bateau Bay

    1 in 96

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 96

  • 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

  • Bateau Bay

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Bateau Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Bateau Bay rank in crime?

Bateau Bay suburb is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Bateau Bay a safe suburb?

Bateau Bay suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Bateau Bay?

The top crime types in Bateau Bay are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Bateau Bay?

254 Theft cases were reported in Bateau Bay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bateau Bay?

Crime in Bateau Bay has increased by 23.25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bateau Bay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bateau Bay 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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