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Crime rate in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 2450

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 45/100

(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 5,243 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 193.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 839 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,635 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
30.97 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
60.36 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.96% 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 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 1,222 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,222

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 968 reported cases of Theft.

    968

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 644 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    644

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 445 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    445

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 368 reported cases of Property damage.

    368

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 285 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    285

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 270 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    270

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 213 reported cases of Deception.

    213

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 177 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    177

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 161 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    161

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 117 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    117

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 111 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    111

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 69 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    69

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 68 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    68

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 31 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    31

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 29 reported cases of Robbery.

    29

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 26 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    26

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 14 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    14

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 14 reported cases of Arson.

    14

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 6 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 32

  • 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

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Coffs Harbour rank in crime?

Coffs Harbour suburb is ranked 45/100 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 relatively 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?

1,222 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Coffs Harbour in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Coffs Harbour?

Crime in Coffs Harbour has decreased by 11.54% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Coffs Harbour in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Coffs Harbour 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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