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Crime rate in Shoalhaven Heads, NSW, Australia, 2535

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,248 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 77 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.71 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 21 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 30 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
9.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
68.71% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
45.49% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shoalhaven Heads crime trends

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Shoalhaven Heads crime compared

Top crime types in Shoalhaven Heads:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 16 reported cases of Theft.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 11 reported cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 11 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shoalhaven Heads

    1 in 155

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 155

  • 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

  • Shoalhaven Heads

    1 in 108

    In 2025 in Shoalhaven Heads your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 108

  • 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 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?

16 Theft cases were reported in Shoalhaven Heads in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Shoalhaven Heads?

Crime in Shoalhaven Heads has decreased by 32.46% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Shoalhaven Heads in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Shoalhaven Heads 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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