Murrays Beach Crime Index

64

(100 is safest)

Safer than 64% of most Australia suburbs

Murrays Beach Crime Map

Murrays Beach crime map

Murrays Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Murrays Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 19, down 10% from 21 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Murrays Beach is in the 83rd percentile for safety, meaning 17% of NSW suburbs are safer than Murrays Beach and 83% of suburbs are more dangerous than Murrays Beach.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Murrays Beach: 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, Murrays Beach is ranked safer than 64% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Murrays Beach crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 17% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Murrays Beach. As a result, Murrays Beach has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Murrays Beach, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 54 (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 Murrays Beach’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 Murrays Beach’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Murrays Beach’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 Murrays Beach is 454 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 Murrays Beach is 1 in 219. 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 Murrays Beach is 1 in 72. This is equal to a rate of 1362 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.

Murrays Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

Murrays Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 219

In Murrays Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Murrays Beach vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Murrays Beach vs NSW

Murrays Beach population: 881

NSW population: 8058541

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

Murrays Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In Murrays Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Murrays Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Murrays Beach vs NSW, Australia

Murrays Beach population: 881

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Murrays Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Murrays 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 comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Murrays Beach vs NSW

Murrays Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Murrays Beach vs NSW

Murrays Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Murrays Beach in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Murrays 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 Murrays 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 Murrays Beach is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Murrays Beach?

The overall crime rate in Murrays Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2157 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 Murrays Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Murrays Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 2157. This means it’s 83% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Murrays Beach has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Murrays Beach safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Murrays 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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney