Ocean Shores Crime Index

69

(100 is safest)

Safer than 69% of most Australia suburbs

Ocean Shores Crime Map

Ocean Shores crime map

Ocean Shores Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Ocean Shores
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 242, up 1% from 239 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Ocean Shores is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than Ocean Shores and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Ocean Shores.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 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 50% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 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 11% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Ocean Shores: 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 Ocean Shores is safer than only 69% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Ocean Shores’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Ocean Shores perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Ocean Shores is greater than that of roughly 44% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Ocean Shores, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 39 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 Ocean Shores’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 Ocean Shores. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Ocean Shores.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Ocean Shores is 1136 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 87 if you reside in Ocean Shores.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Ocean Shores are 1 in 71, with a rate of 1394 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.

Ocean Shores Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person661136
Property and deception offences811394
Drug offences15258
Public order and security offences9155
Justice procedures offences32551
Other offences39671
Total2424166

Ocean Shores Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 87

In Ocean Shores

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Ocean Shores vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Ocean Shores vs NSW

Ocean Shores population: 5809

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2862864482770
Sexual offences51465086179
Robbery217603422
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3140910534501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault234
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences352
Domestic violence related assault18310
Non-domestic violence related assault10172

Ocean Shores Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 71

In Ocean Shores

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Ocean Shores vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Ocean Shores vs NSW, Australia

Ocean Shores population: 5809

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft431800287402204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967138306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3049136516602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft7121
Steal from motor vehicle10172
Steal from retail store469
Break and enter dwelling6103
Break and enter non-dwelling234

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Ocean Shores vs NSW

Drug Offences: Ocean Shores 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 possession113403218941667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293347705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116341366
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: Ocean Shores vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct717321121212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences21466434179.54

Ocean Shores Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Ocean Shores vs NSW

Ocean Shores Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Ocean Shores in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Ocean Shores?

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

What is the crime rate in Ocean Shores?

The overall crime rate in Ocean Shores, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4166 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 Ocean Shores a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Ocean Shores total crime rate in 2021 was 4166. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Ocean Shores has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Ocean Shores safe at night?

46% of crimes in Ocean Shores occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Ocean Shores at night.

Total Crime Stats of Ocean Shores

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1618
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1210
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences412
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery103
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 harassment3231
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft77
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2010
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store14
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling68
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1012
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences41
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling106
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling612
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2730
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis88
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis32
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass67
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences52
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences12
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1137
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1615
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1015
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

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