Ramsgate Crime Index

32

(100 is safest)

Safer than 32% of most Australia suburbs

Ramsgate Crime Map

Ramsgate crime map

Ramsgate Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person211826
Property and deception offences373217
Drug offences131130
Public order and security offences2174
Justice procedures offences3261
Other offences322783
Total1089391

Ramsgate Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 54

In Ramsgate

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Ramsgate vs NSW

Ramsgate population: 1150

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864783770
Sexual offences314650261179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910783501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2174
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences187
Domestic violence related assault4348
Non-domestic violence related assault5435

Ramsgate Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 30

In Ramsgate

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Ramsgate vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Ramsgate vs NSW, Australia

Ramsgate population: 1150

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft2718002823482204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967261306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property749136609602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft3261
Steal from motor vehicle2174
Steal from retail store2174
Break and enter dwelling187
Break and enter non-dwelling2174

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Ramsgate vs NSW

Drug Offences: Ramsgate 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 possession113403295741667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293877705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158418772

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 vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct217321174212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Ramsgate Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Ramsgate vs NSW

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

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 assault54
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault85
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences310
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery131
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 harassment99
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft13
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods34
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling14
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person01
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1310
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling012
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property117
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 cannabis35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs44
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
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 offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences20
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences01
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences32
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences029
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order22
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions61
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