Coal Point Crime Index

76

(100 is safest)

Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs

Coal Point Crime Map

Coal Point crime map

Coal Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Coal Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 43, up 10% from 39 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Coal Point is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than Coal Point and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Coal Point.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 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 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 54% (7 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Coal Point: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Coal Point are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 76% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Coal Point are higher than approximately 20% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 44 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Coal Point’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Coal Point. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Coal Point Crime rate for crimes against the person is 566 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Coal Point was 1 in 176. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Coal Point is 1 in 60, with a rate of 1641 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Coal Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10566
Property and deception offences291641
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences3170
Other offences157
Total432434

Coal Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 176

In Coal Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Coal Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Coal Point vs NSW

Coal Point population: 1767

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864226770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910340501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3170
Non-domestic violence related assault157

Coal Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 60

In Coal Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Coal Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Coal Point vs NSW, Australia

Coal Point population: 1767

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2018002811322204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967170306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property649136340602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2113
Steal from motor vehicle8453
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3170
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Coal Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Coal Point 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 possession034032041667
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: Coal Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Coal Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Coal Point vs NSW

Coal Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Coal Point in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Coal Point?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Coal Point is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Coal Point?

The overall crime rate in Coal Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2434 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 Coal Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Coal Point total crime rate in 2021 was 2434. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Coal Point has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Coal Point safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Coal Point

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 assault23
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault21
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences06
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery40
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 harassment56
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle28
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud46
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling53
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property16
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 cannabis10
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 narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
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 offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
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 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 offences21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
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

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