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Crime rate in Shellharbour, NSW, Australia, 2529

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,520 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.44 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 327 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 92.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 49 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
13.92 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.38% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shellharbour crime trends

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Shellharbour crime compared

Top crime types in Shellharbour:


  • Deception

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 79 reported cases of Deception.

    79

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 69 reported cases of Theft.

    69

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 38 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 26 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 17 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Shellharbour there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shellharbour

    1 in 72

    In 2024 in Shellharbour your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 72

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Shellharbour

    1 in 32

    In 2024 in Shellharbour your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Shellharbour rank in crime?

Shellharbour suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shellharbour a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Shellharbour?

The top crime types in Shellharbour are Deception, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Shellharbour?

79 Deception cases were reported in Shellharbour in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Shellharbour?

Crime in Shellharbour has increased by 18.48% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Shellharbour in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shellharbour in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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