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Crime rate in Buff Point, NSW, Australia, 2262

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,559 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.09 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 139 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 21 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 50 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.46% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
54.38% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Buff Point crime trends

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Buff Point crime compared

Top crime types in Buff Point:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 29 reported cases of Theft.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Buff Point there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buff Point

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Buff Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 169

  • 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

  • Buff Point

    1 in 71

    In 2023 in Buff Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 Buff Point rank in crime?

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

Is Buff Point a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Buff Point?

The top crime types in Buff Point are Theft, Deception, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Buff Point?

29 Theft cases were reported in Buff Point in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Buff Point?

Crime in Buff Point has decreased by 19.19% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Buff Point in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buff Point 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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