Gerringong Crime Index

82

(100 is safest)

Safer than 82% of most Australia suburbs

Gerringong Crime Map

Gerringong crime map

Gerringong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Gerringong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 111, down 15% from 130 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Gerringong is in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning 24% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gerringong and 76% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gerringong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (4 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 decreased by 8% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 53% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Gerringong: 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 Gerringong is safer than only 82% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Gerringong’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Gerringong perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Gerringong is greater than that of roughly 24% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Gerringong, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 51 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 Gerringong’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 Gerringong. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Gerringong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Gerringong is 600 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 166 if you reside in Gerringong.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Gerringong are 1 in 75, with a rate of 1321 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.

Gerringong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person25600
Property and deception offences551321
Drug offences7168
Public order and security offences372
Justice procedures offences11264
Other offences10240
Total1112665

Gerringong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 166

In Gerringong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gerringong vs NSW

Gerringong population: 4165

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864312770
Sexual offences614650144179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment640910144501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault372
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences372
Domestic violence related assault7168
Non-domestic violence related assault6144

Gerringong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Gerringong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Gerringong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Gerringong vs NSW, Australia

Gerringong population: 4165

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft331800287922204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967288306
Arson137602446
Malicious damage to property949136216602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5120
Steal from motor vehicle10240
Steal from retail store124
Break and enter dwelling5120
Break and enter non-dwelling7168

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Gerringong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Gerringong 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 possession73403216841667
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: Gerringong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732124212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466448179.54

Gerringong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Gerringong vs NSW

Gerringong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gerringong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gerringong?

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

What is the crime rate in Gerringong?

The overall crime rate in Gerringong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2665 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 Gerringong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gerringong total crime rate in 2021 was 2665. This means it’s 76% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gerringong has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gerringong safe at night?

37% of crimes in Gerringong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Gerringong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Gerringong

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 assault97
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault26
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault03
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences211
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery163
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 harassment16
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft45
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle910
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store41
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1611
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling35
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1017
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property199
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy02
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 amphetamines10
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 offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences32
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences61
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences21
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences158
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions27
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