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Crime rate in Middle Cove, NSW, Australia, 2068

Suburb in Willoughby

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,327 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.04 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 10.55 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 9 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
0.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.78 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
50.79% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
40.77% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Middle Cove crime trends

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Middle Cove crime compared

Top crime types in Middle Cove:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Middle Cove there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Middle Cove there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Middle Cove there were 2 reported cases of Theft.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Middle Cove there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Middle Cove there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Middle Cove

    1 in 1327

    In 2025 in Middle Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 1327

  • 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

  • Middle Cove

    1 in 147

    In 2025 in Middle Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 147

  • 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 Middle Cove rank in crime?

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

Is Middle Cove a safe suburb?

Middle Cove suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Middle Cove?

The top crime types in Middle Cove are Burglary/Break and enter, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Middle Cove?

7 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Middle Cove in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Middle Cove?

Crime in Middle Cove has decreased by 30% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Middle Cove in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Middle Cove 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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