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Crime rate in Sapphire Beach, NSW, Australia, 2450

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,660

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    7.83 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    177

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    66.54

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    16

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

  • Property Crimes
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    32

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.02

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    12.03

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    69.83%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    50.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 77 cases of Deception.

    77

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 19 cases of Theft.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 14 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 10 cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 10 cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 9 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 8 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 7 cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 5 cases of Sexual offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 5 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sapphire Beach

    1 in 166

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 166

  • 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

  • Sapphire Beach

    1 in 83

    In 2023 in Sapphire Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 83

  • 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 Sapphire Beach rank in crime?

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

Is Sapphire Beach a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Sapphire Beach?

The top crime types in Sapphire Beach are Deception, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Sapphire Beach?

77 Deception cases were reported in Sapphire Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sapphire Beach?

Crime in Sapphire Beach has increased by 32.09% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sapphire Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sapphire 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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