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Crime rate in Murrays Beach, NSW, Australia, 2281

Suburb in Lake Macquarie

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    882

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.01 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    19

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    21.54

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    3

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

  • Property Crimes
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    11

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.40

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.47

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.33%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    51.61%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 8 cases of Theft.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 2 cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 2 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 1 cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach there were 1 cases of Deception.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Murrays Beach

    1 in 294

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 294

  • 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

  • Murrays Beach

    1 in 80

    In 2023 in Murrays Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 80

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Murrays Beach rank in crime?

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

Is Murrays Beach a safe suburb?

Murrays Beach suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Murrays Beach?

The top crime types in Murrays Beach are Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Murrays Beach?

8 Theft cases were reported in Murrays Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Murrays Beach?

Crime in Murrays Beach has decreased by 5% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Murrays Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Murrays Beach 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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