Mollymook Beach, NSW, 2539 Crime Rate and Statistics

Mollymook Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 117, up 56% from 75 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Mollymook Beach is in the 52st percentile for safety, meaning 49% of NSW suburbs are safer than Mollymook Beach and 51% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mollymook Beach.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• There was no change in the number of 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 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 48% (10 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 increased by 111% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Mollymook Beach: 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 Mollymook Beach’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 55% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 49% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Mollymook Beach. Therefore, Mollymook Beach’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Mollymook Beach comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 30 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 Mollymook Beach’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 Mollymook Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Mollymook Beach crime statistics shows that there are 1154 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 Mollymook Beach are 1 in 86.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Mollymook Beach, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 46, equivalent to a rate of 2110 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.

Mollymook Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

Mollymook Beach 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: Mollymook Beach vs NSW

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

Mollymook Beach 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: Mollymook Beach vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Mollymook Beach vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Mollymook Beach vs NSW

Mollymook Beach Crimes per Square KM

Mollymook Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Mollymook Beach in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mollymook Beach?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Mollymook Beach is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Mollymook Beach?

The overall crime rate in Mollymook Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4658 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 Mollymook Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Mollymook Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 4658. This means it’s 51% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Mollymook Beach has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Mollymook Beach safe at night?

40% of crimes in Mollymook Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Mollymook Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Mollymook Beach

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