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

Suburb in Northern Beaches

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,652

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.72 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    57

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    34.50

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    7

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

  • Property Crimes
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    21

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    4.24

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.71

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    63.46%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    52.04%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    17

  • Theft

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

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    4

  • Assault and related offences

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

    3

  • Sexual offences

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

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    3

  • Property damage

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

    3

  • Deception

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

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    1

  • Drug use and possession

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    1

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


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.

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