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Crime rate in Buff Point, NSW, Australia, 2262

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 22/100

(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 207 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 58.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 45 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.73 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.92% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
51.88% 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:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 48 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 29 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 15 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Buff Point there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Buff Point

    1 in 64

    In 2025 in Buff Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 64

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Buff Point

    1 in 79

    In 2025 in Buff Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Buff Point rank in crime?

Buff Point suburb is ranked 22/100 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 is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Buff Point?

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

What is the most reported crime in Buff Point?

48 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Buff Point in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Buff Point?

Crime in Buff Point has increased by 19.65% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Buff Point in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Buff Point in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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