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Crime rate in Duffys Forest, NSW, Australia, 2084

Suburb in Northern Beaches

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 509 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.62 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 14 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 27.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 3 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 3 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
66.81% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
38.99% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Duffys Forest crime trends

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Duffys Forest crime compared

Top crime types in Duffys Forest:


  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Duffys Forest

    1 in 170

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 170

  • 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

  • Duffys Forest

    1 in 170

    In 2025 in Duffys Forest your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 170

  • 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 Duffys Forest rank in crime?

Duffys Forest suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Duffys Forest a safe suburb?

Duffys Forest suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Duffys Forest?

The top crime types in Duffys Forest are Sexual offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Duffys Forest?

3 Sexual offences cases were reported in Duffys Forest in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Duffys Forest?

Crime in Duffys Forest has decreased by 39.13% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Duffys Forest in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Duffys Forest 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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