Fennell Bay Crime Index
58
(100 is safest)
Safer than 58% of most Australia suburbs
Fennell Bay Crime Map
Fennell Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Fennell Bay.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 92, down 13% from 106 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Fennell Bay is in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning 54% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fennell Bay and 46% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fennell Bay.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 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 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (9 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Fennell Bay: 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 Fennell Bay’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 58% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 54% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Fennell Bay. Therefore, Fennell Bay’s public safety metrics are moderate.
How risky is that? Living in Fennell Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 31 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 Fennell Bay’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 Fennell Bay.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Fennell Bay crime statistics shows that there are 1065 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 Fennell Bay are 1 in 93.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Fennell Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 49, equivalent to a rate of 2018 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.
Fennell Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division
Fennell Bay Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 93
In Fennell Bay
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Fennell Bay vs NSW
Fennell Bay population: 1784
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Fennell Bay crime rates for the selected offences.
Fennell Bay Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 49
In Fennell Bay
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Fennell Bay vs NSW, Australia
Fennell Bay population: 1784
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Fennell Bay crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Fennell Bay vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Fennell Bay vs NSW
Fennell Bay Crimes per Square KM
Fennell Bay Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Fennell Bay in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Fennell Bay in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Fennell Bay?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Fennell Bay is steal from dwelling.
What is the crime rate in Fennell Bay?
The overall crime rate in Fennell Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5157 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 Fennell Bay a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fennell Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 5157. This means it’s 46% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fennell Bay has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Fennell Bay safe at night?
35% of crimes in Fennell Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Fennell Bay at night.
Total Crime Stats of Fennell Bay
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
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