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Crime rate in Sawtell, NSW, Australia, 2452

Suburb in Coffs Harbour

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,788 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 257 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 46 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 114 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
81.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.83% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sawtell crime trends

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Sawtell crime compared

Top crime types in Sawtell:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 63 reported cases of Theft.

    63

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 37 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    37

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 33 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 32 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 13 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 7 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Sawtell there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sawtell

    1 in 82

    In 2025 in Sawtell your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Sawtell

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in Sawtell your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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 Sawtell rank in crime?

Sawtell suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sawtell a safe suburb?

Sawtell suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Sawtell?

The top crime types in Sawtell are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Sawtell?

63 Theft cases were reported in Sawtell in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sawtell?

Crime in Sawtell has increased by 9.83% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sawtell in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sawtell 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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