Fishing Point Crime Index

99

(100 is safest)

Safer than 99% of most Australia suburbs

Fishing Point Crime Map

Fishing Point crime map

Fishing Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Fishing Point
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 14, down 61% from 36 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Fishing Point is in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning 5% of NSW suburbs are safer than Fishing Point and 95% of suburbs are more dangerous than Fishing Point.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • 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 decreased by 62% (8 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Fishing Point: 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 Fishing Point are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 99% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Fishing Point are higher than approximately 5% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 138 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 Fishing Point’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 Fishing Point. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Fishing Point Crime rate for crimes against the person is 180 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Fishing Point was 1 in 556. 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 Fishing Point is 1 in 185, with a rate of 539 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.

Fishing Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2180
Property and deception offences6539
Drug offences190
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences2180
Other offences3270
Total141258

Fishing Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 556

In Fishing Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Fishing Point vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Fishing Point vs NSW

Fishing Point population: 1113

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16286490770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091090501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault190

Fishing Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 185

In Fishing Point

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Fishing Point vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Fishing Point vs NSW, Australia

Fishing Point population: 1113

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft51800284492204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496790306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft190
Steal from motor vehicle2180
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling190
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Fishing Point vs NSW

Drug Offences: Fishing Point 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 trafficking16293907705
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: Fishing Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Fishing Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Fishing Point vs NSW

Fishing Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Fishing Point in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Fishing Point in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Fishing Point?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Fishing Point is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Fishing Point?

The overall crime rate in Fishing Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1258 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 Fishing Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Fishing Point total crime rate in 2021 was 1258. This means it’s 95% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Fishing Point has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Fishing Point safe at night?

35% of crimes in Fishing Point occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Fishing Point at night.

Total Crime Stats of Fishing Point

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 assault40
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery50
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 harassment41
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle32
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud51
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property30
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 cannabis00
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 drugs00
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 amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
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 offences10
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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