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Crime rate in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 2450

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 51/100

(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 5,927 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 218.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 887 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,766 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
32.74 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
65.19 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.6% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.99% 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 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 1,500 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1,500

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 969 reported cases of Theft.

    969

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 700 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    700

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 561 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    561

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 485 reported cases of Property damage.

    485

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 310 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    310

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 302 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    302

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 230 reported cases of Deception.

    230

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 198 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    198

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 150 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    150

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 133 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    133

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 107 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    107

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 78 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    78

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 54 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    54

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 37 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    37

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 28 reported cases of Robbery.

    28

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 28 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    28

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 27 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    27

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 10 reported cases of Arson.

    10

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 6 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    6

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 5 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 31

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Coffs Harbour

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in Coffs Harbour your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 51/100 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?

1,500 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Coffs Harbour in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Coffs Harbour?

Crime in Coffs Harbour has increased by 4.15% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Coffs Harbour in 2024?

There were 5 Homicide and related offences cases in Coffs Harbour in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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