Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in Palm Beach (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2108

Suburb in Northern Beaches

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,652 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.72 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 57 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 34.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 7 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 21 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
12.71 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
63.46% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.04% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Palm Beach (NSW) crime trends

See Forecasts

Palm Beach (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Palm Beach (NSW):


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 17 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    17

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 14 reported cases of Theft.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palm Beach (NSW)

    1 in 236

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 236

  • 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

  • Palm Beach (NSW)

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in Palm Beach (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Palm Beach (NSW) rank in crime?

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

Is Palm Beach (NSW) a safe suburb?

Palm Beach (NSW) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Palm Beach (NSW)?

The top crime types in Palm Beach (NSW) are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Palm Beach (NSW)?

17 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Palm Beach (NSW) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Palm Beach (NSW)?

Crime in Palm Beach (NSW) has decreased by 34.48% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Palm Beach (NSW) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Palm Beach (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.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)