Bermagui Crime Index

46

(100 is safest)

Safer than 46% of most Australia suburbs

Bermagui Crime Map

Bermagui crime map

Bermagui Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bermagui
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 137, up 21% from 113 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bermagui is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bermagui and 32% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bermagui.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 13% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bermagui: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Bermagui is ranked safer than 46% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Bermagui crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 68% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Bermagui. As a result, Bermagui has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Bermagui, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Bermagui’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Bermagui’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Bermagui’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Bermagui is 1177 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Bermagui is 1 in 84. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Bermagui is 1 in 38. This is equal to a rate of 2568 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Bermagui Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person221177
Property and deception offences482568
Drug offences281498
Public order and security offences5268
Justice procedures offences8428
Other offences261391
Total1377330

Bermagui Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 84

In Bermagui

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Bermagui vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Bermagui vs NSW

Bermagui population: 1869

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864589770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1140910589501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault4214
Non-domestic violence related assault7375

Bermagui Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 38

In Bermagui

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bermagui vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bermagui vs NSW, Australia

Bermagui population: 1869

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3518002818732204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967321306
Arson137605446
Malicious damage to property649136321602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2107
Steal from motor vehicle13696
Steal from retail store154
Break and enter dwelling2107
Break and enter non-dwelling4214

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bermagui vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bermagui 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 possession2434032128441667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293547705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences3584116172

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: Bermagui vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321268212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Bermagui Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bermagui vs NSW

Bermagui Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bermagui in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bermagui?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Bermagui is possession and/or use of cannabis.

What is the crime rate in Bermagui?

The overall crime rate in Bermagui, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7330 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 Bermagui a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bermagui total crime rate in 2021 was 7330. This means it’s 32% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bermagui has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bermagui safe at night?

32% of crimes in Bermagui occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bermagui at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bermagui

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 assault34
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault37
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences27
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery90
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 harassment411
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1113
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store11
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud97
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences77
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling214
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property116
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1224
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
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 offences83
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language14
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences40
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences12
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1824
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order26
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures20

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