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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)
  • Population
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    9,186

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.75 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    196

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    21.34

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    31

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    76

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    3.37

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    8.27

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.26%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    43.65%

    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 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 38 reported cases of Theft.

    38

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Freshwater (NSW)

    1 in 296

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 296

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Freshwater (NSW)

    1 in 121

    In 2023 in Freshwater (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 121

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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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, Theft, Property damage.

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

39 Deception cases were reported in Freshwater (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Freshwater (NSW)?

Crime in Freshwater (NSW) has increased by 16.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Freshwater (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Freshwater (NSW) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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