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Crime rate in Sanctuary Point, NSW, Australia, 2540

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,874 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.99 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 443 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 86 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 147 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.47% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.09% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sanctuary Point crime trends

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Sanctuary Point crime compared

Top crime types in Sanctuary Point:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 65 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    65

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 64 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    64

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 64 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    64

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.

    62

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 59 reported cases of Theft.

    59

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 21 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    18

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 16 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    16

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 14 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 8 reported cases of Arson.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sanctuary Point

    1 in 92

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Sanctuary Point

    1 in 54

    In 2025 in Sanctuary Point your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sanctuary Point rank in crime?

Sanctuary Point suburb is ranked 17/100 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 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Sanctuary Point?

65 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Sanctuary Point in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sanctuary Point?

Crime in Sanctuary Point has decreased by 13.81% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sanctuary Point in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sanctuary Point in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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