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Crime rate in Bensville, NSW, Australia, 2251

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,500

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.93 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    59

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    23.60

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    13

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

  • Property Crimes
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    15

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    5.20

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    66.82%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    39.57%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 10 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 8 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 7 cases of Assault and related offences.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 7 cases of Deception.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 6 cases of Theft.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 5 cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 2 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Bensville there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Bensville

    1 in 192

    In 2023 in Bensville your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 192

  • 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

  • Bensville

    1 in 167

    In 2023 in Bensville your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 167

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bensville rank in crime?

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

Is Bensville a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Bensville?

The top crime types in Bensville are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Bensville?

10 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Bensville in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Bensville?

Crime in Bensville has increased by 25.53% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Bensville in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Bensville 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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