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Crime rate in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 2450

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 53/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 27,089 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 46.05 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,691 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 210.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,037 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,634 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
38.28 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
60.32 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.84% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.03% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Coffs Harbour crime trends

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Coffs Harbour crime compared

Top crime types in Coffs Harbour:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 1,303 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,303

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 932 reported cases of Theft.

    932

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 804 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    804

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 508 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    508

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 438 reported cases of Property damage.

    438

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 333 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    333

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 246 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    246

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 237 reported cases of Deception.

    237

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 190 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    190

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 178 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    178

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 144 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    144

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 125 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    125

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 68 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    68

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 44 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    44

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 32 reported cases of Robbery.

    32

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 25 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    25

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 23 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 18 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    18

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 18 reported cases of Arson.

    18

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 9 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 26

  • 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

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 17

    In 2023 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Coffs Harbour rank in crime?

Coffs Harbour suburb is ranked 53/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Coffs Harbour a safe suburb?

Coffs Harbour suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Coffs Harbour?

The top crime types in Coffs Harbour are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Coffs Harbour?

1,303 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Coffs Harbour in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Coffs Harbour?

Crime in Coffs Harbour has increased by 14.74% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Coffs Harbour in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Coffs Harbour 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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