Blue Bay Crime Index

37

(100 is safest)

Safer than 37% of most Australia suburbs

Blue Bay Crime Map

Blue Bay crime map

Blue Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Blue Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 166, up 202% from 55 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Blue Bay is in the 12st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of NSW suburbs are safer than Blue Bay and 11% of suburbs are more dangerous than Blue Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Blue Bay: 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 Blue Bay is safer than only 37% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Blue Bay’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Blue Bay perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Blue Bay is greater than that of roughly 89% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Blue Bay, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 22 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 Blue Bay’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 Blue Bay. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Blue Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Blue Bay is 1601 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 61 if you reside in Blue Bay.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Blue Bay are 1 in 34, with a rate of 2825 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.

Blue Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person171601
Property and deception offences302825
Drug offences10810169
Public order and security offences4377
Justice procedures offences194
Other offences6565
Total16615631

Blue Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 61

In Blue Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Blue Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Blue Bay vs NSW

Blue Bay population: 1062

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864847770
Sexual offences314650282179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910377501
Other offences against the person118839423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault194
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2188
Domestic violence related assault4377
Non-domestic violence related assault5471

Blue Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 34

In Blue Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Blue Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Blue Bay vs NSW, Australia

Blue Bay population: 1062

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1718002816012204
Burglary/Break and Enter724967659306
Arson137609446
Malicious damage to property549136471602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3282
Steal from motor vehicle3282
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling7659
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Blue Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Blue Bay 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 possession23403218841667
Drug dealing and trafficking105629398877705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158419472

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: Blue Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321282212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466494179.54

Blue Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Blue Bay vs NSW

Blue Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Blue Bay in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Blue Bay?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Blue Bay is dealing, trafficking in amphetamines.

What is the crime rate in Blue Bay?

The overall crime rate in Blue Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 15631 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 Blue Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Blue Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 15631. This means it’s 11% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Blue Bay has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Blue Bay safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Blue Bay

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 assault24
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault55
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery52
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 harassment54
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling44
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud53
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling37
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property105
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
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 cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines0105
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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
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 offences36
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
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