Culburra Beach Crime Index

48

(100 is safest)

Safer than 48% of most Australia suburbs

Culburra Beach Crime Map

Culburra Beach crime map

Culburra Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Culburra Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 141, up 6% from 133 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Culburra Beach is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 51% of NSW suburbs are safer than Culburra Beach and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than Culburra Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 600% (6 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 183% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 64% (14 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Culburra Beach: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Culburra Beach’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 48% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 51% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Culburra Beach. Therefore, Culburra Beach’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Culburra Beach comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 27 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Culburra Beach’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Culburra Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Culburra Beach crime statistics shows that there are 1462 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Culburra Beach are 1 in 67.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Culburra Beach, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 46, equivalent to a rate of 2142 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Culburra Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person431462
Property and deception offences632142
Drug offences4136
Public order and security offences11374
Justice procedures offences12408
Other offences8272
Total1414794

Culburra Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 67

In Culburra Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Culburra Beach vs NSW

Culburra Beach population: 2941

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864476770
Sexual offences714650238179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2140910714501
Other offences against the person118833423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3102
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences4136
Domestic violence related assault5170
Non-domestic violence related assault8272

Culburra Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 46

In Culburra Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Culburra Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Culburra Beach vs NSW, Australia

Culburra Beach population: 2941

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3618002812242204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967578306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1049136340602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3102
Steal from motor vehicle5170
Steal from retail store268
Break and enter dwelling13442
Break and enter non-dwelling4136

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Culburra Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Culburra 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 possession33403210241667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293347705
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: Culburra Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321170212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664204179.54

Culburra Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Culburra Beach vs NSW

Culburra Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Culburra Beach in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Culburra 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 Culburra 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 Culburra Beach is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Culburra Beach?

The overall crime rate in Culburra Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4794 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 Culburra Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Culburra Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 4794. This means it’s 49% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Culburra Beach has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Culburra Beach safe at night?

40% of crimes in Culburra Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Culburra Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Culburra 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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault75
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault128
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences111
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery64
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 harassment1221
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle35
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud611
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences47
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling513
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling114
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1910
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 cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 drugs31
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences86
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences32
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences66
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order136
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions26
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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney