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Crime rate in Sussex Inlet, NSW, Australia, 2540

Suburb in Shoalhaven

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,888 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 36.96 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 243 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.50 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 77 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.69 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.80 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
85.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
63.8% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sussex Inlet crime trends

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Sussex Inlet crime compared

Top crime types in Sussex Inlet:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 46 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    46

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 39 reported cases of Property damage.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 30 reported cases of Theft.

    30

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 24 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 14 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    14

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 9 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 8 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

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

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sussex Inlet

    1 in 64

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 64

  • 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

  • Sussex Inlet

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in Sussex Inlet your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • 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 Sussex Inlet rank in crime?

Sussex Inlet suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sussex Inlet a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Sussex Inlet?

The top crime types in Sussex Inlet are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Sussex Inlet?

46 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Sussex Inlet in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Sussex Inlet?

Crime in Sussex Inlet has increased by 20.3% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Sussex Inlet in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sussex Inlet 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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