Gosford, NSW, 2250 Crime Rate and Statistics

Gosford Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4962, up 25% from 3985 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Gosford is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Gosford and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Gosford.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 19% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (5 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 39% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Gosford: 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 Gosford’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 4% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 99% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Gosford. Therefore, Gosford’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Gosford comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 6 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 Gosford’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 Gosford.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Gosford crime statistics shows that there are 5512 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 Gosford are 1 in 17.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Gosford, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 10, equivalent to a rate of 8934 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.

Gosford Crime Rates by Offences Division

Gosford Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Gosford vs NSW

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

Gosford Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Gosford vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Gosford vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Gosford vs NSW

Gosford Crimes per Square KM

Gosford Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Gosford in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Gosford?

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

What is the crime rate in Gosford?

The overall crime rate in Gosford, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 101680 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 Gosford a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Gosford total crime rate in 2021 was 101680. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Gosford has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Gosford safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Gosford

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