Long Jetty Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Long Jetty Crime Map

Long Jetty crime map

Long Jetty Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Long Jetty
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 770, up 31% from 590 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Long Jetty is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Long Jetty and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Long Jetty.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 40% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 16% (3 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 increased by 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 22% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Long Jetty: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Long Jetty are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 21% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Long Jetty are higher than approximately 83% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 15 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Long Jetty’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Long Jetty. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Long Jetty Crime rate for crimes against the person is 2888 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Long Jetty was 1 in 34. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Long Jetty is 1 in 27, with a rate of 3510 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Long Jetty Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1952888
Property and deception offences2373510
Drug offences1832710
Public order and security offences48711
Justice procedures offences58859
Other offences49726
Total77011402

Long Jetty Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 34

In Long Jetty

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Long Jetty vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Long Jetty vs NSW

Long Jetty population: 6753

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault95628641407770
Sexual offences2214650326179
Robbery217603022
Abduction and kidnapping2203303
Blackmail and Extortion1127152
Intimidation, stalking and harassment73409101081501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault11163
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences11163
Domestic violence related assault44652
Non-domestic violence related assault45666

Long Jetty Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 27

In Long Jetty

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Long Jetty vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Long Jetty vs NSW, Australia

Long Jetty population: 6753

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft15218002822512204
Burglary/Break and Enter2224967326306
Arson237603046
Malicious damage to property6149136903602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft11163
Steal from motor vehicle19281
Steal from retail store11163
Break and enter dwelling15222
Break and enter non-dwelling7104

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Long Jetty vs NSW

Drug Offences: Long Jetty 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 possession283403241541667
Drug dealing and trafficking147629321777705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences8584111872

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: Long Jetty vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2117321311212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2714664400179.54

Long Jetty Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Long Jetty vs NSW

Long Jetty Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Long Jetty in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Long Jetty?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Long Jetty is dealing, trafficking in amphetamines.

What is the crime rate in Long Jetty?

The overall crime rate in Long Jetty, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11402 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 Long Jetty a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Long Jetty total crime rate in 2021 was 11402. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Long Jetty has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Long Jetty safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Long Jetty

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 Police26
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2844
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault3845
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1111
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences879
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery6611
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping02
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5573
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft911
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4319
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1011
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1412
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person30
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6679
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1110
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1615
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling417
Property and deception offencesArsonArson52
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property8361
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 cannabis2211
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines129
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs28
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis16
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20140
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs31
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences38
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1112
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct37
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1227
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences14
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences13
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1641
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1625
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer1510
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures02

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