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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)
  • Population
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    3,559

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.09 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    139

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    39.06

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    21

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

  • Property Crimes
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    50

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.90

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    14.05

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    69.46%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    54.38%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    29

  • Deception

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

    16

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    16

  • Assault and related offences

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

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    12

  • Property damage

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

    12

  • Drug use and possession

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

    9

  • Sexual offences

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

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    3

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    1

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


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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