Green Point (Central Coast), NSW, 2251 Crime Rate and Statistics

Green Point Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 149, down 12% from 170 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Green Point is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Green Point and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Green Point.

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

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (5 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 increased by 36% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• 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 59% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Green Point: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Green Point is ranked safer than 87% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Green Point crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 17% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Green Point. As a result, Green Point has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Green Point, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 60 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Green Point’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Green Point’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Green Point’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Green Point is 556 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Green Point is 1 in 179. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Green Point is 1 in 91. This is equal to a rate of 1083 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Green Point Crime Rates by Offences Division

Green Point 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: Green Point vs NSW

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

Green Point 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: Green Point vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Green Point vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Green Point vs NSW

Green Point Crimes per Square KM

Green Point Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Green Point in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Green 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 Green 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 Green Point is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Green Point?

The overall crime rate in Green Point, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2180 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 Green Point a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Green Point total crime rate in 2021 was 2180. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Green Point has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Green Point safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Green Point

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