Ramsgate, NSW, 2217 Crime Rate and Statistics

Ramsgate Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 108, up 20% from 90 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Ramsgate is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of NSW suburbs are safer than Ramsgate and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Ramsgate.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 31% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• There was no change in the number of 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 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Ramsgate: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Ramsgate is ranked safer than 32% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Ramsgate crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 77% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Ramsgate. As a result, Ramsgate has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Ramsgate, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Ramsgate’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Ramsgate’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Ramsgate’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Ramsgate is 1826 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Ramsgate is 1 in 54. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Ramsgate is 1 in 30. This is equal to a rate of 3217 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Ramsgate Crime Rates by Offences Division

Ramsgate Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Ramsgate vs NSW

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

Ramsgate Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Ramsgate vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Ramsgate vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Ramsgate vs NSW

Ramsgate Crimes per Square KM

Ramsgate Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Ramsgate in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Ramsgate 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?

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 is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Ramsgate?

The overall crime rate in Ramsgate, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9391 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 a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Ramsgate total crime rate in 2021 was 9391. This means it’s 23% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Ramsgate has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Ramsgate safe at night?

32% of crimes in Ramsgate occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Ramsgate at night.

Total Crime Stats of Ramsgate

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