Port Macquarie Crime Index

31

(100 is safest)

Safer than 31% of most Australia suburbs

Port Macquarie Crime Map

Port Macquarie crime map

Port Macquarie Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Port Macquarie
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 3801, up 14% from 3338 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Port Macquarie is in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning 72% of NSW suburbs are safer than Port Macquarie and 28% of suburbs are more dangerous than Port Macquarie.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 31% (116 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 4% (5 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 increased by 6% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 36% (246 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 54% (25 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Port Macquarie: 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 Port Macquarie’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 31% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 72% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Port Macquarie. Therefore, Port Macquarie’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Port Macquarie comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 18 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 Port Macquarie’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 Port Macquarie.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Port Macquarie crime statistics shows that there are 2044 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 Port Macquarie are 1 in 48.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Port Macquarie, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 31, equivalent to a rate of 3117 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.

Port Macquarie Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person9762044
Property and deception offences14883117
Drug offences283593
Public order and security offences238498
Justice procedures offences5001047
Other offences316662
Total38017961

Port Macquarie Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 48

In Port Macquarie

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Port Macquarie vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Port Macquarie vs NSW

Port Macquarie population: 47744

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault495628641037770
Sexual offences12314650258179
Robbery817601722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion112722
Intimidation, stalking and harassment33540910702501
Other offences against the person1418832923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault72151
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences51107
Domestic violence related assault227475
Non-domestic violence related assault245513

Port Macquarie Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 31

In Port Macquarie

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Port Macquarie vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Port Macquarie vs NSW, Australia

Port Macquarie population: 47744

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft93818002819652204
Burglary/Break and Enter16824967352306
Arson1037602146
Malicious damage to property37249136779602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft71149
Steal from motor vehicle165346
Steal from retail store131274
Break and enter dwelling104218
Break and enter non-dwelling64134

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Port Macquarie vs NSW

Drug Offences: Port Macquarie 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 possession2243403246941667
Drug dealing and trafficking236293487705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs4111681366
Other drug offences3258416772

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: Port Macquarie vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct14017321293212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences9814664205179.54

Port Macquarie Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Port Macquarie vs NSW

Port Macquarie Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Port Macquarie in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Port Macquarie?

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

What is the crime rate in Port Macquarie?

The overall crime rate in Port Macquarie, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7961 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 Port Macquarie a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Port Macquarie total crime rate in 2021 was 7961. This means it’s 28% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Port Macquarie has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Port Macquarie safe at night?

43% of crimes in Port Macquarie occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Port Macquarie at night.

Total Crime Stats of Port Macquarie

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 Police1123
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault182227
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault186245
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault5872
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences60223
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery18451
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment274335
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person914
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft4671
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle108165
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store89131
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3834
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling98128
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person1013
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud184223
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences119173
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling95104
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling64164
Property and deception offencesArsonArson1410
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property353372
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine711
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis142109
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines6772
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy186
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs3522
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine13
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics101
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis65
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines117
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy26
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis104
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs31
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2032
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass5052
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct3045
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language2828
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent1115
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences9998
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences7381
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences79
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences02
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences189224
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order169153
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions316295
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2147
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures53

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