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Crime rate in Freshwater (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2096

Suburb in Northern Beaches

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,186 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.75 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 206 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 22.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 29 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 90 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people 		3.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people 		9.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes 		57.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes 		45.9% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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5 year Freshwater (NSW) crime trends

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Freshwater (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Freshwater (NSW):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 57 reported cases of Theft.

    57

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 38 reported cases of Deception.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 19 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    6

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Freshwater (NSW)

    1 in 317

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 317

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Freshwater (NSW)

    1 in 102

    In 2024 in Freshwater (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 102

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Neighbouring Suburbs:

Curl Curl (10) North Manly (10) Queenscliff (NSW) (10)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Freshwater (NSW) rank in crime?

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

Is Freshwater (NSW) a safe suburb?

Freshwater (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Freshwater (NSW)?

The top crime types in Freshwater (NSW) are Theft, Deception, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Freshwater (NSW)?

57 Theft cases were reported in Freshwater (NSW) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Freshwater (NSW)?

Crime in Freshwater (NSW) has increased by 5.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Freshwater (NSW) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Freshwater (NSW) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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