Denhams Beach Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Denhams Beach Crime Map

Denhams Beach crime map

Denhams Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Denhams Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 42, up 20% from 35 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Denhams Beach is in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning 63% of NSW suburbs are safer than Denhams Beach and 37% of suburbs are more dangerous than Denhams Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Denhams Beach: 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 Denhams Beach are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 32% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Denhams Beach are higher than approximately 63% 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 23 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 Denhams Beach’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 Denhams Beach. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Denhams Beach Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1674 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Denhams Beach was 1 in 59. 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 Denhams Beach is 1 in 40, with a rate of 2435 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.

Denhams Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

Denhams Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 59

In Denhams Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Denhams Beach vs NSW

Denhams Beach population: 657

NSW population: 8058541

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

Denhams Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Denhams Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Denhams Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Denhams Beach vs NSW, Australia

Denhams Beach population: 657

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Denhams Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Denhams Beach vs New South Wales

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: Denhams Beach vs NSW

Denhams Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Denhams Beach vs NSW

Denhams Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Denhams Beach in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Denhams Beach?

The overall crime rate in Denhams Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6393 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 Denhams Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Denhams Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 6393. This means it’s 37% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Denhams Beach has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Denhams Beach safe at night?

42% of crimes in Denhams Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Denhams Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Denhams Beach

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