Bexhill, NSW, 2480 Crime Rate and Statistics

Bexhill Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

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

Bexhill 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: Bexhill vs NSW

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.

Bexhill 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: Bexhill vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Bexhill vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Bexhill vs NSW

Bexhill Crimes per Square KM

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

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