Mitchells Island, NSW, 2430 Crime Rate and Statistics

Mitchells Island Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

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

• Mitchells Island is in the 82st percentile for safety, meaning 19% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mitchells Island and 81% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mitchells Island.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• 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.

• There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Mitchells Island: 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, Mitchells Island is ranked safer than 62% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Mitchells Island crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 19% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Mitchells Island. As a result, Mitchells Island has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Mitchells Island, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 51 (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 Mitchells Island’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 Mitchells Island’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Mitchells Island’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 Mitchells Island is 1502 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 Mitchells Island is 1 in 66. 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 Mitchells Island is 1 in 232. This is equal to a rate of 429 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.

Mitchells Island Crime Rates by Offences Division

Mitchells Island 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: Mitchells Island vs NSW

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

Mitchells Island 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: Mitchells Island vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Mitchells Island vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Mitchells Island vs NSW

Mitchells Island Crimes per Square KM

Mitchells Island Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mitchells Island in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mitchells Island?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Mitchells Island is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Mitchells Island?

The overall crime rate in Mitchells Island, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2361 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 Mitchells Island a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mitchells Island total crime rate in 2021 was 2361. This means it’s 81% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mitchells Island has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mitchells Island safe at night?

41% of crimes in Mitchells Island occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Mitchells Island at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mitchells Island

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