Fingal Bay Crime Index

38

(100 is safest)

Safer than 38% of most Australia suburbs

Fingal Bay Crime Map

Fingal Bay crime map

Fingal Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Fingal Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 96, up 19% from 81 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Fingal Bay is in the 42st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fingal Bay and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fingal Bay.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (1 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 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 63% (12 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 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Fingal Bay: 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 Fingal Bay are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 38% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Fingal Bay are higher than approximately 59% 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 22 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 Fingal Bay’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 Fingal Bay. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Fingal Bay Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1347 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Fingal Bay was 1 in 73. 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 Fingal Bay is 1 in 32, with a rate of 3001 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.

Fingal Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person221347
Property and deception offences493001
Drug offences10612
Public order and security offences4245
Justice procedures offences161
Other offences10612
Total965879

Fingal Bay Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 73

In Fingal Bay

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Fingal Bay vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Fingal Bay vs NSW

Fingal Bay population: 1633

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1162864674770
Sexual offences414650245179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910367501
Other offences against the person118836123

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2122
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2122
Domestic violence related assault7429
Non-domestic violence related assault3184

Fingal Bay Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 32

In Fingal Bay

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Fingal Bay vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Fingal Bay vs NSW, Australia

Fingal Bay population: 1633

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3118002818982204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967490306
Arson2376012246
Malicious damage to property849136490602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2122
Steal from motor vehicle5306
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling6367
Break and enter non-dwelling2122

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Fingal Bay vs NSW

Drug Offences: Fingal Bay 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 possession93403255141667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158416172

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: Fingal Bay vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732161212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664184179.54

Fingal Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Fingal Bay vs NSW

Fingal Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Fingal Bay in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Fingal Bay?

The overall crime rate in Fingal Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5879 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 Fingal Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fingal Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 5879. This means it’s 41% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fingal Bay has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Fingal Bay safe at night?

39% of crimes in Fingal Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Fingal Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Fingal Bay

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 assault47
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences38
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery22
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 harassment106
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle65
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud28
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences77
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling46
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling112
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property108
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 cannabis16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences13
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 offences610
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order61
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions70
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