Green Point (Gosford), 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 1, down 50% from 2 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Green Point is in the 100th percentile for safety, meaning 0% of NSW suburbs are safer than Green Point and 100% of suburbs are more dangerous than Green Point.

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

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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

• There were no theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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

Crime in Green Point: 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 Green Point’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 100% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 0% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Green Point. Therefore, Green Point’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Green Point comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 6833 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 Green Point’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 Green Point.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Green Point crime statistics shows that there are 0 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 Green Point are 0.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Green Point, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 6833, equivalent to a rate of 15 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.

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 break and enter non-dwelling.

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 15 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 15. This means it’s 100% 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