Caves Beach Crime Index

66

(100 is safest)

Safer than 66% of most Australia suburbs

Caves Beach Crime Map

Caves Beach crime map

Caves Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Caves Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 124, down 16% from 148 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Caves Beach is in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning 30% of NSW suburbs are safer than Caves Beach and 70% of suburbs are more dangerous than Caves Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 59% (10 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 33% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Caves 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 Caves Beach is safer than only 66% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Caves Beach’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Caves Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Caves Beach is greater than that of roughly 30% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Caves Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 37 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 Caves 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 Caves Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Caves Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Caves Beach is 799 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 124 if you reside in Caves Beach.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Caves Beach are 1 in 53, with a rate of 1847 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.

Caves Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person32799
Property and deception offences741847
Drug offences125
Public order and security offences250
Justice procedures offences6150
Other offences9225
Total1243095

Caves Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 124

In Caves Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Caves Beach vs NSW

Caves Beach population: 4006

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864349770
Sexual offences714650175179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion1127252
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910225501
Other offences against the person118832523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault6150
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences125
Domestic violence related assault9225
Non-domestic violence related assault5125

Caves Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Caves Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Caves Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Caves Beach vs NSW, Australia

Caves Beach population: 4006

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4618002811482204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967399306
Arson137602546
Malicious damage to property1149136275602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft250
Steal from motor vehicle12300
Steal from retail store5125
Break and enter dwelling6150
Break and enter non-dwelling10250

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Caves Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Caves 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 possession1340322541667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Caves Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732125212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466425179.54

Caves Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Caves Beach vs NSW

Caves Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Caves Beach in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Caves 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 Caves 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 Caves Beach is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Caves Beach?

The overall crime rate in Caves Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3095 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 Caves Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Caves Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 3095. This means it’s 70% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Caves Beach has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Caves Beach safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Caves 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 assault99
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault125
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault136
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences413
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery91
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment129
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1512
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store25
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud913
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences58
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling3110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1611
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 cannabis01
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 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 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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences21
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 offences39
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order101
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions92
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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