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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)
  • Population
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    27,089

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    46.05 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    5,691

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    210.09

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,037

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,634

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    38.28

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    60.32

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    95.84%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    89.03%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1,303

  • Theft

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

    932

  • Assault and related offences

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

    804

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    508

  • Property damage

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

    438

  • Drug use and possession

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

    333

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    246

  • Deception

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

    237

  • Sexual offences

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

    190

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    178

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    144

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    125

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    68

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    44

  • Robbery

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

    32

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    25

  • Other drug offences

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

    23

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    18

  • Arson

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

    18

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    2

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


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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