Coffs Harbour Crime Index

8

(100 is safest)

Safer than 8% of most Australia suburbs

Coffs Harbour Crime Map

Coffs Harbour crime map

Coffs Harbour Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Coffs Harbour
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4752, up 13% from 4204 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Coffs Harbour is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of NSW suburbs are safer than Coffs Harbour and 9% of suburbs are more dangerous than Coffs Harbour.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (90 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 35% (37 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 31% (61 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 2% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 44% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Coffs Harbour: 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 Coffs Harbour are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 8% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Coffs Harbour are higher than approximately 91% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 9 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 Coffs Harbour’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 Coffs Harbour. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Coffs Harbour Crime rate for crimes against the person is 4191 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Coffs Harbour was 1 in 23. 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 Coffs Harbour is 1 in 16, with a rate of 5977 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.

Coffs Harbour Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11364191
Property and deception offences16205977
Drug offences3351236
Public order and security offences2921077
Justice procedures offences8953302
Other offences4741749
Total475217532

Coffs Harbour Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 23

In Coffs Harbour

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Coffs Harbour vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Coffs Harbour vs NSW

Coffs Harbour population: 27104

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault616628642273770
Sexual offences14414650531179
Robbery2317608522
Abduction and kidnapping5203183
Blackmail and Extortion112742
Intimidation, stalking and harassment334409101232501
Other offences against the person1318834823

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault78288
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences66244
Domestic violence related assault266981
Non-domestic violence related assault3291214

Coffs Harbour Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 16

In Coffs Harbour

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Coffs Harbour vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Coffs Harbour vs NSW, Australia

Coffs Harbour population: 27104

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft95318002835162204
Burglary/Break and Enter26024967959306
Arson2037607446
Malicious damage to property387491361428602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft80295
Steal from motor vehicle187690
Steal from retail store148546
Break and enter dwelling115424
Break and enter non-dwelling145535

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Coffs Harbour vs NSW

Drug Offences: Coffs Harbour 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 possession27134032100041667
Drug dealing and trafficking3162931147705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs61116221366
Other drug offences27584110072

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: Coffs Harbour vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct17117321631212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences12114664446179.54

Coffs Harbour Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Coffs Harbour vs NSW

Coffs Harbour Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Coffs Harbour in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Coffs Harbour?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Coffs Harbour is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Coffs Harbour?

The overall crime rate in Coffs Harbour, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 17532 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 Coffs Harbour a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Coffs Harbour total crime rate in 2021 was 17532. This means it’s 9% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Coffs Harbour has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Coffs Harbour safe at night?

41% of crimes in Coffs Harbour occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Coffs Harbour at night.

Total Crime Stats of Coffs Harbour

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 Police3521
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault250266
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault241329
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault6078
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences47218
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21566
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping55
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment334334
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person813
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft7880
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle165187
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store149148
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods4452
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling115113
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person2333
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft01
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud215218
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences145121
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling120115
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling791145
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1320
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property407387
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine97
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics62
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis158144
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines8770
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy133
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs3445
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine022
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines60
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis36
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences4827
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass8692
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2957
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language2110
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent2112
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences164121
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences10
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences4766
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences68
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences22
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences140398
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody62
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order174190
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions504642
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer7549
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures89

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