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Crime rate in Sandy Beach, NSW, Australia, 2456

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,913

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    13.47 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    163

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    55.96

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    34

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

  • Property Crimes
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    64

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    11.67

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.97

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    82.46%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    66.59%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 33 cases of Theft.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 25 cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 24 cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 19 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    19

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 19 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    19

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 10 cases of Sexual offences.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 6 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 4 cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 3 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 3 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 1 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sandy Beach

    1 in 86

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 86

  • 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

  • Sandy Beach

    1 in 46

    In 2023 in Sandy Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 46

  • 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 Sandy Beach rank in crime?

Sandy Beach suburb is ranked 17/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Sandy Beach?

The top crime types in Sandy Beach are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Sandy Beach?

33 Theft cases were reported in Sandy Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sandy Beach?

Crime in Sandy Beach has increased by 36.97% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sandy Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sandy Beach 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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