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Crime rate in Cronulla, NSW, Australia, 2230

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,899 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.87 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,224 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 231 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 261 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.91 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.44% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.3% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cronulla crime trends

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Cronulla crime compared

Top crime types in Cronulla:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 197 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    197

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 184 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    184

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 145 reported cases of Theft.

    145

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 145 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    145

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 98 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    98

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 95 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    95

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 88 reported cases of Property damage.

    88

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 53 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    53

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 39 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    39

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 28 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    28

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 23 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    23

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 15 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    15

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 8 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    8

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Cronulla there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cronulla

    1 in 77

    In 2025 in Cronulla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • 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

  • Cronulla

    1 in 69

    In 2025 in Cronulla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • 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 Cronulla rank in crime?

Cronulla suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cronulla a safe suburb?

Cronulla suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Cronulla?

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

What is the most reported crime in Cronulla?

197 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Cronulla in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Cronulla?

Crime in Cronulla has increased by 19.41% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Cronulla in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cronulla 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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