Pearl Beach Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 55% of most Australia suburbs

Pearl Beach Crime Map

Pearl Beach crime map

Pearl Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Pearl Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 14, down 46% from 26 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Pearl Beach is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Pearl Beach and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Pearl Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • 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 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (8 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Pearl Beach: 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 Pearl Beach is safer than only 55% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Pearl Beach’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Pearl Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Pearl Beach is greater than that of roughly 25% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Pearl Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 42 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 Pearl Beach’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 Pearl Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Pearl Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Pearl Beach is 973 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 102 if you reside in Pearl Beach.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Pearl Beach are 1 in 72, with a rate of 1362 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.

Pearl Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person5973
Property and deception offences71362
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences00
Justice procedures offences00
Other offences2389
Total142724

Pearl Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 102

In Pearl Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Pearl Beach vs NSW

Pearl Beach population: 514

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault262864389770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910584501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault1195
Non-domestic violence related assault1195

Pearl Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In Pearl Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Pearl Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Pearl Beach vs NSW, Australia

Pearl Beach population: 514

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft41800287782204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property349136584602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle1195
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Pearl Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Pearl Beach 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 possession034032041667
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: Pearl Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Pearl Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Pearl Beach vs NSW

Pearl Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Pearl Beach in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Pearl 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 Pearl 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 Pearl Beach is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Pearl Beach?

The overall crime rate in Pearl Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2724 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 Pearl Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Pearl Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 2724. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Pearl Beach has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Pearl Beach safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Pearl Beach

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault11
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery20
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud23
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling40
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson20
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
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 offences42
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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