Sandgate Crime Index

3

(100 is safest)

Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs

Sandgate Crime Map

Sandgate crime map

Sandgate Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sandgate
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 123, up 24% from 99 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sandgate is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sandgate and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sandgate.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 20% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Sandgate: 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 Sandgate’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 3% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 97% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Sandgate. Therefore, Sandgate’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Sandgate comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 3 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 Sandgate’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 Sandgate.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Sandgate crime statistics shows that there are 4610 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 Sandgate are 1 in 21.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Sandgate, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 5, equivalent to a rate of 17731 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.

Sandgate Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person134610
Property and deception offences5017731
Drug offences155319
Public order and security offences186383
Justice procedures offences31064
Other offences248511
Total12343617

Sandgate Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 21

In Sandgate

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Sandgate vs NSW

Sandgate population: 282

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault8628642837770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment5409101773501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault2709
Non-domestic violence related assault62128

Sandgate Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 5

In Sandgate

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sandgate vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sandgate vs NSW, Australia

Sandgate population: 282

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft36180028127662204
Burglary/Break and Enter7249672482306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property7491362482602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft165674
Steal from motor vehicle62128
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2709
Break and enter non-dwelling51773

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Sandgate vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sandgate 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 possession1234032425541667
Drug dealing and trafficking262937097705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1584135572

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: Sandgate vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct15173215319212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3146641064179.54

Sandgate Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sandgate vs NSW

Sandgate Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sandgate in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Sandgate?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Sandgate is motor vehicle theft.

What is the crime rate in Sandgate?

The overall crime rate in Sandgate, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 43617 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 Sandgate a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sandgate total crime rate in 2021 was 43617. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sandgate has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sandgate safe at night?

36% of crimes in Sandgate occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Sandgate at night.

Total Crime Stats of Sandgate

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
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 assault22
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault36
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences09
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery180
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 harassment65
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft416
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling21
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud189
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling815
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property67
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
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 offences01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass112
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences03
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 offences2821
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions12
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