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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 178 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 19.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 30 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 75 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.43% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
43.18% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Freshwater (NSW) crime trends

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Freshwater (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Freshwater (NSW):


  • Deception

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 41 reported cases of Deception.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 31 reported cases of Theft.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Freshwater (NSW)

    1 in 306

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 306

  • 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

  • Freshwater (NSW)

    1 in 122

    In 2025 in Freshwater (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 122

  • 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 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 Deception, Property damage, Theft.

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

41 Deception cases were reported in Freshwater (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Freshwater (NSW)?

Crime in Freshwater (NSW) has decreased by 13.59% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Freshwater (NSW) in 2025?

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