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Crime rate in Sanctuary Point, NSW, Australia, 2540

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    7,874

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5.99 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    454

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    57.66

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    85

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

  • Property Crimes
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    149

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.80

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    18.92

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.12%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    62.43%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 76 cases of Theft.

    76

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 63 cases of Assault and related offences.

    63

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 58 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    58

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 49 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    49

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 48 cases of Property damage.

    48

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 30 cases of Drug use and possession.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 29 cases of Deception.

    29

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 21 cases of Sexual offences.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 19 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 14 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    14

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 13 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 10 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 7 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 6 cases of Arson.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 3 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 3 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sanctuary Point

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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

  • Sanctuary Point

    1 in 53

    In 2023 in Sanctuary Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 Sanctuary Point rank in crime?

Sanctuary Point suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sanctuary Point a safe suburb?

Sanctuary Point suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Sanctuary Point?

The top crime types in Sanctuary Point are Theft, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Sanctuary Point?

76 Theft cases were reported in Sanctuary Point in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sanctuary Point?

Crime in Sanctuary Point has increased by 6.32% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sanctuary Point in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sanctuary Point 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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