Diamond Beach Crime Index

62

(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

Diamond Beach Crime Map

Diamond Beach crime map

Diamond Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Diamond Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, up 3% from 32 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Diamond Beach is in the 67th percentile for safety, meaning 33% of NSW suburbs are safer than Diamond Beach and 67% of suburbs are more dangerous than Diamond Beach.
  • 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.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Diamond Beach: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Diamond Beach is safer than only 62% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Diamond Beach’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Diamond Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Diamond Beach is greater than that of roughly 33% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Diamond Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 34 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Diamond Beach’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Diamond Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Diamond Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Diamond Beach is 796 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 125 if you reside in Diamond Beach.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Diamond Beach are 1 in 47, with a rate of 2090 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include 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.

Diamond Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person8796
Property and deception offences212090
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences2199
Justice procedures offences1100
Other offences1100
Total333284

Diamond Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 125

In Diamond Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Diamond Beach vs NSW

Diamond Beach population: 1005

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864398770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910398501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3299
Non-domestic violence related assault1100

Diamond Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 47

In Diamond Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Diamond Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Diamond Beach vs NSW, Australia

Diamond Beach population: 1005

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1118002810952204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967299306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property749136697602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1100
Steal from motor vehicle1100
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2199
Break and enter non-dwelling1100

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Diamond Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Diamond 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 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: Diamond Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321199212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Diamond Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Diamond Beach vs NSW

Diamond Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Diamond Beach in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond Beach is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Diamond Beach?

The overall crime rate in Diamond Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3284 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 Diamond Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Diamond Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 3284. This means it’s 67% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Diamond Beach has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Diamond Beach safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Diamond 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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
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 harassment04
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud36
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences03
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property67
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 cannabis30
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 drugs10
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 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 conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
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 offences10
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 Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions20
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