Ramsgate Beach Crime Index

61

(100 is safest)

Safer than 61% of most Australia suburbs

Ramsgate Beach Crime Map

Ramsgate Beach crime map

Ramsgate Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Ramsgate Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 105, up 27% from 83 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Ramsgate Beach is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of NSW suburbs are safer than Ramsgate Beach and 39% of suburbs are more dangerous than Ramsgate Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (4 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 7% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Ramsgate Beach: 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 Ramsgate Beach’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 61% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 61% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Ramsgate Beach. Therefore, Ramsgate Beach’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Ramsgate Beach comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 33 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 Ramsgate Beach’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 Ramsgate Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Ramsgate Beach crime statistics shows that there are 750 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 Ramsgate Beach are 1 in 132.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Ramsgate Beach, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 45, equivalent to a rate of 2193 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.

Ramsgate Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person13750
Property and deception offences382193
Drug offences2115
Public order and security offences2115
Justice procedures offences2115
Other offences482770
Total1056059

Ramsgate Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 132

In Ramsgate Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Ramsgate Beach vs NSW

Ramsgate Beach population: 1733

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864346770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment540910289501
Other offences against the person2188311523

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault3173
Non-domestic violence related assault2115

Ramsgate Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Ramsgate Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Ramsgate Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Ramsgate Beach vs NSW, Australia

Ramsgate Beach population: 1733

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2118002812122204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967115306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1549136866602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle3173
Steal from retail store3173
Break and enter dwelling158
Break and enter non-dwelling158

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Ramsgate Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Ramsgate 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 possession23403211541667
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: Ramsgate Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321115212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Ramsgate Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Ramsgate Beach vs NSW

Ramsgate Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Ramsgate Beach in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Ramsgate Beach?

The overall crime rate in Ramsgate Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6059 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 Ramsgate Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Ramsgate Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 6059. This means it’s 39% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Ramsgate Beach has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Ramsgate Beach safe at night?

38% of crimes in Ramsgate Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Ramsgate Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Ramsgate 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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault93
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault52
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences110
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery90
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 harassment165
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store13
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud910
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1415
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 cannabis21
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 drugs11
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 offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
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 offences10
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 offences148
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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