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Crime rate in Sandy Beach, NSW, Australia, 2456

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,913 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 124 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 31 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 47 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.64 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.72% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.69% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sandy Beach crime trends

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Sandy Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Sandy Beach:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 29 reported cases of Theft.

    29

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 18 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    18

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sandy Beach

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 94

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Sandy Beach

    1 in 62

    In 2024 in Sandy Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Sandy Beach rank in crime?

Sandy Beach suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sandy Beach a safe suburb?

Sandy Beach suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Sandy Beach?

The top crime types in Sandy Beach are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Sandy Beach?

29 Theft cases were reported in Sandy Beach in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Sandy Beach?

Crime in Sandy Beach has decreased by 23.93% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Sandy Beach in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sandy Beach in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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