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Crime rate in Shoalhaven Heads, NSW, Australia, 2535

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,248

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.93 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    105

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    32.33

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    21

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

  • Property Crimes
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    52

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.47

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.01

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    71.25%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    57.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 34 cases of Theft.

    34

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 15 cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 9 cases of Property damage.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 8 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 7 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 7 cases of Deception.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 6 cases of Sexual offences.

    6

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 4 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 4 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 3 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 2 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 2 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 2 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 1 cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shoalhaven Heads

    1 in 155

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 155

  • 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

  • Shoalhaven Heads

    1 in 62

    In 2023 in Shoalhaven Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 62

  • 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 Shoalhaven Heads rank in crime?

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

Is Shoalhaven Heads a safe suburb?

Shoalhaven Heads suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Shoalhaven Heads?

The top crime types in Shoalhaven Heads are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Shoalhaven Heads?

34 Theft cases were reported in Shoalhaven Heads in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shoalhaven Heads?

Crime in Shoalhaven Heads has increased by 64.06% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Shoalhaven Heads in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shoalhaven Heads 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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