Avalon Beach Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

Avalon Beach Crime Map

Avalon Beach crime map

Avalon Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Avalon Beach.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Avalon Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 252, down 2% from 256 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Avalon Beach is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Avalon Beach and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Avalon Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 68% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 88% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 34% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Avalon Beach: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Avalon Beach is safer than only 86% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Avalon Beach’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Avalon Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Avalon Beach is greater than that of roughly 20% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Avalon Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 56 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Avalon Beach’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Avalon Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Avalon Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Avalon Beach is 329 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 303 if you reside in Avalon Beach.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Avalon Beach are 1 in 69, with a rate of 1420 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Avalon Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person34329
Property and deception offences1471420
Drug offences877
Public order and security offences15145
Justice procedures offences658
Other offences42406
Total2522435

Avalon Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 303

In Avalon Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Avalon Beach vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Avalon Beach vs NSW

Avalon Beach population: 10350

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864106770
Sexual offences1514650145179
Robbery117601022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment74091068501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Avalon Beach crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault12116
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences329
Domestic violence related assault219
Non-domestic violence related assault987

Avalon Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 69

In Avalon Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Avalon Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Avalon Beach vs NSW, Australia

Avalon Beach population: 10350

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft991800289572204
Burglary/Break and Enter2024967193306
Arson337602946
Malicious damage to property2549136242602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Avalon Beach crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft987
Steal from motor vehicle26251
Steal from retail store329
Break and enter dwelling439
Break and enter non-dwelling16155

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Avalon Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Avalon Beach vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession7340326841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293107705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Avalon Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1117321106212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466439179.54

Avalon Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Avalon Beach vs NSW

Avalon Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Avalon Beach in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Avalon Beach in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Avalon Beach?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Avalon Beach is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Avalon Beach?

The overall crime rate in Avalon Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2435 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 Avalon Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Avalon Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 2435. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Avalon Beach has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Avalon Beach safe at night?

41% of crimes in Avalon Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Avalon Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Avalon Beach

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault162
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault189
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault612
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences241
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery183
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment187
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft59
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle3526
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store03
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1211
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1841
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences149
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12116
Property and deception offencesArsonArson23
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3825
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass38
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences54
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences07
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences20
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2134
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order103
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney