Bexhill Crime Index

56

(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Bexhill Crime Map

Bexhill crime map

Bexhill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bexhill
  • There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • Bexhill is in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning 42% of NSW suburbs are safer than Bexhill and 58% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bexhill.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Bexhill: 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 Bexhill is safer than only 56% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Bexhill’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Bexhill perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Bexhill is greater than that of roughly 42% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Bexhill, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43 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 Bexhill’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 Bexhill. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Bexhill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Bexhill is 1141 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 87 if you reside in Bexhill.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Bexhill are 1 in 87, with a rate of 1141 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.

Bexhill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person61141
Property and deception offences61141
Drug offences2380
Public order and security offences2380
Justice procedures offences3570
Other offences2380
Total213992

Bexhill Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 87

In Bexhill

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bexhill vs NSW

Bexhill population: 526

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864570770
Sexual offences114650190179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910380501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1190
Domestic violence related assault2380
Non-domestic violence related assault1190

Bexhill Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 87

In Bexhill

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Bexhill vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Bexhill vs NSW, Australia

Bexhill population: 526

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft41800287602204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property249136380602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store1190
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Bexhill vs NSW

Drug Offences: Bexhill 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 possession13403219041667
Drug dealing and trafficking162931907705
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: Bexhill vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321380212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Bexhill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bexhill vs NSW

Bexhill Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Bexhill in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Bexhill?

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

What is the crime rate in Bexhill?

The overall crime rate in Bexhill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3992 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 Bexhill a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Bexhill total crime rate in 2021 was 3992. This means it’s 58% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Bexhill has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Bexhill safe at night?

39% of crimes in Bexhill occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Bexhill at night.

Total Crime Stats of Bexhill

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 assault42
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery01
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 harassment52
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store01
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud01
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences12
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property12
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 cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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