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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 882 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.01 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 25 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.54 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
62.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
53.25% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Murrays Beach crime trends

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Murrays Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Murrays Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Murrays Beach

    1 in 221

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 221

  • 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

  • Murrays Beach

    1 in 74

    In 2024 in Murrays Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 74

  • 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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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, Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Murrays Beach?

7 Theft cases were reported in Murrays Beach in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Murrays Beach?

Crime in Murrays Beach has increased by 31.58% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Murrays Beach in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Murrays Beach 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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