Green Point Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Green Point Crime Map

Green Point (Central Coast) crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Green Point (Central Coast)
  • 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person38556
Property and deception offences741083
Drug offences9132
Public order and security offences688
Justice procedures offences11161
Other offences11161
Total1492180

Green Point Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 179

In Green Point

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Green Point (Central Coast) vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Green Point vs NSW

Green Point population: 6834

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1562864219770
Sexual offences61465088179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910249501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault115
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences573
Domestic violence related assault7102
Non-domestic violence related assault8117

Green Point Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 91

In Green Point (Central Coast)

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Green Point (Central Coast) vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Green Point vs NSW, Australia

Green Point population: 6834

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft571800288342204
Burglary/Break and Enter62496788306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1149136161602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft229
Steal from motor vehicle9132
Steal from retail store8117
Break and enter dwelling573
Break and enter non-dwelling115

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Green Point (Central Coast) vs NSW

Drug Offences: Green 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 possession5340327341667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293297705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116151366
Other drug offences158411572

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: Green Point vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct41732159212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466429179.54

Green Point Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Green Point (Central Coast) vs NSW

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

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 assault68
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault41
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences734
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery175
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 harassment1117
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle129
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store58
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling33
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1734
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2711
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 cannabis85
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis31
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy30
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences92
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 offences510
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order58
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions83
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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