Central Coast urban area, NSW Crime Rate and Statistics by Suburb

Central Coast Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart illustrates the trend in the number of offences that happened in Central Coast over the past 60 months.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 28810, up 6% from 27269 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Central Coast is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of NSW urban areas are safer than Central Coast and 42% of urban areas are more dangerous than Central Coast.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 0% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (299 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (735 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (161 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (266 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Central Coast: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Central Coast’s crime rate is below average to all cities and towns in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 62% of communities across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 58% of NSW cities and towns have a lower crime rate compared to Central Coast urban area. Therefore, Central Coast’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Central Coast comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 21 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Central Coast’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Central Coast.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Central Coast crime statistics shows that there are 1800 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Central Coast are 1 in 55.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Central Coast, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 36, equivalent to a rate of 2737 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Discovering the intricacies of criminal offences in New South Wales and interpreting crime data can be a daunting task. However, fear not! Our NSW crime glossary provides clear and concise definitions of the most common criminal offences, making it easier for you to comprehend the information.

Central Coast Crime Rates by Offences Division

Central Coast Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Central Coast vs NSW

Please find below a detailed breakdown of the major crimes against the person, including the number of offences and corresponding Central Coast crime rates for the selected offences.

Central Coast Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Central Coast vs NSW, Australia

The following are the major property and deception offences, along with Central Coast crime statistics for each type of offence.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Central Coast vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Central Coast vs NSW

Central Coast Crimes per Square KM

Central Coast Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Central Coast urban area in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 2 murders in Central Coast urban area in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 2.

What’s the most common crime in Central Coast urban area?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Central Coast urban area is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Central Coast urban area?

The overall crime rate in Central Coast urban area, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8854 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Central Coast urban area a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Central Coast urban area total crime rate in 2021 was 8854. This means it’s 42% safer than all NSW urban areas. So Central Coast urban area has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Central Coast urban area safe at night?

35% of crimes in Central Coast urban area occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Central Coast urban area at night.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Central Coast urban area?

Gosford is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Central Coast urban area with a rate of 101680 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR’s 2021 data. Yet, Gosford is safer than 1% of NSW suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Central Coast urban area?

Green Point (Gosford) is the safest suburb in Central Coast urban area with a rate of 15 incidents per 100,000 population as per BOCSAR’s 2021 report. Green Point (Gosford) suburb is safer than 100% of New South Wales suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere, so it’s important to always stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Central Coast Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons