Coogee Crime Index

57

(100 is safest)

Safer than 57% of most Australia suburbs

Coogee Crime Map

Coogee crime map

Coogee Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Coogee
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1035, up 26% from 821 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Coogee is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Coogee and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Coogee.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (63 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Coogee: 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 Coogee are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 57% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Coogee are higher than approximately 67% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 31 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 Coogee’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 Coogee. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Coogee Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1208 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Coogee was 1 in 82. 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 Coogee is 1 in 50, with a rate of 1966 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.

Coogee Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1771208
Property and deception offences2881966
Drug offences100683
Public order and security offences40273
Justice procedures offences78532
Other offences3522403
Total10357065

Coogee Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 82

In Coogee

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Coogee vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Coogee vs NSW

Coogee population: 14650

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault10062864683770
Sexual offences2714650184179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4940910334501
Other offences against the person11883723

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1175
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16109
Domestic violence related assault28191
Non-domestic violence related assault56382

Coogee Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 50

In Coogee

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Coogee vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Coogee vs NSW, Australia

Coogee population: 14650

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft22018002815022204
Burglary/Break and Enter1824967123306
Arson237601446
Malicious damage to property4849136328602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1496
Steal from motor vehicle29198
Steal from retail store20137
Break and enter dwelling1389
Break and enter non-dwelling534

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Coogee vs NSW

Drug Offences: Coogee 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 possession733403249841667
Drug dealing and trafficking146293967705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1111671366
Other drug offences1258418272

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: Coogee vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct3117321212212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences91466461179.54

Coogee Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Coogee vs NSW

Coogee Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Coogee in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Coogee?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Coogee is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Coogee?

The overall crime rate in Coogee, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7065 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 Coogee a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Coogee total crime rate in 2021 was 7065. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Coogee has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Coogee safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Coogee

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police916
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3228
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4356
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1311
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1787
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery11716
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment4549
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1714
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2329
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3920
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods712
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling3028
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person50
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11787
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4530
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2513
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling715
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property5248
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine1733
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1520
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs518
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine159
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences812
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass913
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct188
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language107
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent23
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences129
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences9384
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences22
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences31265
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2018
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1435
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures32

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