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Crime rate in Shell Cove, NSW, Australia, 2529

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,591 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.11 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 270 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.57 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 110 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.80 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
69.06% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
55.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shell Cove crime trends

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Shell Cove crime compared

Top crime types in Shell Cove:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 71 reported cases of Theft.

    71

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 33 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 15 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    15

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 14 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    14

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Shell Cove there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shell Cove

    1 in 173

    In 2023 in Shell Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 173

  • 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

  • Shell Cove

    1 in 69

    In 2023 in Shell Cove your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shell Cove rank in crime?

Shell Cove suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shell Cove a safe suburb?

Shell Cove suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Shell Cove?

The top crime types in Shell Cove are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Shell Cove?

71 Theft cases were reported in Shell Cove in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shell Cove?

Crime in Shell Cove has increased by 25.58% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Shell Cove in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shell Cove 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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