Freshwater Crime Index

84

(100 is safest)

Safer than 84% of most Australia suburbs

Freshwater Crime Map

Freshwater crime map

Freshwater Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Freshwater
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 235, up 9% from 215 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Freshwater is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of NSW suburbs are safer than Freshwater and 78% of suburbs are more dangerous than Freshwater.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (6 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 167% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (15 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 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 26% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Freshwater: 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 Freshwater’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 84% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 22% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Freshwater. Therefore, Freshwater’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Freshwater comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 54 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 Freshwater’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 Freshwater.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Freshwater crime statistics shows that there are 327 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 Freshwater are 1 in 305.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Freshwater, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 66, equivalent to a rate of 1492 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.

Freshwater Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person30327
Property and deception offences1371492
Drug offences554
Public order and security offences14152
Justice procedures offences11120
Other offences38414
Total2352559

Freshwater Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 305

In Freshwater

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Freshwater vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Freshwater vs NSW

Freshwater population: 9184

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1662864174770
Sexual offences41465044179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1040910109501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault222
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences222
Domestic violence related assault333
Non-domestic violence related assault13142

Freshwater Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 66

In Freshwater

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Freshwater vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Freshwater vs NSW, Australia

Freshwater population: 9184

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft9218002810022204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967174306
Arson137601146
Malicious damage to property2849136305602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft776
Steal from motor vehicle28305
Steal from retail store333
Break and enter dwelling14152
Break and enter non-dwelling222

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Freshwater vs NSW

Drug Offences: Freshwater 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 possession2340322241667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293117705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258412272

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: Freshwater vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct91732198212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466454179.54

Freshwater Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Freshwater vs NSW

Freshwater Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Freshwater in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Freshwater?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Freshwater is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Freshwater?

The overall crime rate in Freshwater, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2559 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 Freshwater a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Freshwater total crime rate in 2021 was 2559. This means it’s 78% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Freshwater has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Freshwater safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Freshwater

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 assault123
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault813
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault32
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences734
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery262
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 harassment1710
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft97
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2028
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store03
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling128
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2634
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences810
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling314
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3828
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 ecstasy10
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 drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent22
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences15
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences99
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1428
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order27
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions44
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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