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Crime rate in Sapphire Beach, NSW, Australia, 2450

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,660 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.83 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 198 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 15 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 45 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.64 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.82% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
59.16% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sapphire Beach crime trends

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Sapphire Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Sapphire Beach:


  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 88 reported cases of Deception.

    88

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 22 reported cases of Theft.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 16 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    16

  • Property damage

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

    15

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sapphire Beach

    1 in 177

    In 2025 in Sapphire Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 177

  • 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

  • Sapphire Beach

    1 in 59

    In 2025 in Sapphire 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 Sapphire Beach rank in crime?

Sapphire Beach suburb is ranked 15/100 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, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Sapphire Beach?

88 Deception cases were reported in Sapphire Beach in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sapphire Beach?

Crime in Sapphire Beach has increased by 18.56% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sapphire Beach in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sapphire 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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