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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)
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 167 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 49 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.70 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.03% 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:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 32 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    32

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 25 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    25

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 19 reported cases of Theft.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 16 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    16

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 15 reported cases of Property damage.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sandy Beach

    1 in 79

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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

  • Sandy Beach

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Sandy Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • 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 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 Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Sandy Beach?

32 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Sandy Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sandy Beach?

Crime in Sandy Beach has increased by 34.68% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sandy Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sandy Beach 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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