Norah Head Crime Index

18

(100 is safest)

Safer than 18% of most Australia suburbs

Norah Head Crime Map

Norah Head crime map

Norah Head Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Norah Head
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 109, up 54% from 71 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Norah Head is in the 22nd percentile for safety, meaning 78% of NSW suburbs are safer than Norah Head and 22% of suburbs are more dangerous than Norah Head.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (5 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 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 82% (14 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 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Norah Head: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Norah Head is safer than only 18% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Norah Head’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Norah Head perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Norah Head is greater than that of roughly 78% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Norah Head, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 13 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Norah Head’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Norah Head. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Norah Head.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Norah Head is 3169 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 31 if you reside in Norah Head.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Norah Head are 1 in 25, with a rate of 3873 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Norah Head Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person363169
Property and deception offences443873
Drug offences7616
Public order and security offences3264
Justice procedures offences9792
Other offences10880
Total1099595

Norah Head Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 31

In Norah Head

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Norah Head vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Norah Head vs NSW

Norah Head population: 1136

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault18628641585770
Sexual offences314650264179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment15409101320501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault188
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2176
Domestic violence related assault8704
Non-domestic violence related assault8704

Norah Head Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 25

In Norah Head

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Norah Head vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Norah Head vs NSW, Australia

Norah Head population: 1136

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3118002827292204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967352306
Arson137608846
Malicious damage to property849136704602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3264
Steal from motor vehicle131144
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling3264
Break and enter non-dwelling188

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Norah Head vs NSW

Drug Offences: Norah Head 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 possession73403261641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Norah Head vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321264212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Norah Head Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Norah Head vs NSW

Norah Head Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Norah Head in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Norah Head?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Norah Head is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Norah Head?

The overall crime rate in Norah Head, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9595 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 Norah Head a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Norah Head total crime rate in 2021 was 9595. This means it’s 22% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Norah Head has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Norah Head safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Norah Head

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault88
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault58
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences17
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery02
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment515
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle513
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud07
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences66
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling311
Property and deception offencesArsonArson31
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property108
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis33
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences00
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences110
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order34
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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