Sapphire Beach Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia suburbs

Sapphire Beach Crime Map

Sapphire Beach crime map

Sapphire Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Sapphire Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 66, down 57% from 152 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Sapphire Beach is in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning 21% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sapphire Beach and 79% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sapphire Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 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 decreased by 33% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (26 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 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Sapphire Beach: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Sapphire Beach is safer than only 87% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Sapphire Beach’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Sapphire Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Sapphire Beach is greater than that of roughly 21% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Sapphire Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 60 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Sapphire Beach’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Sapphire Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Sapphire Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Sapphire Beach is 375 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 265 if you reside in Sapphire Beach.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Sapphire Beach are 1 in 77, with a rate of 1276 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Sapphire Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person10375
Property and deception offences341276
Drug offences6225
Public order and security offences8300
Justice procedures offences4150
Other offences4150
Total662477

Sapphire Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 265

In Sapphire Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Sapphire Beach vs NSW

Sapphire Beach population: 2664

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault462864150770
Sexual offences514650188179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091038501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault275
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences3113
Domestic violence related assault138
Non-domestic violence related assault3113

Sapphire Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 77

In Sapphire Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Sapphire Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Sapphire Beach vs NSW, Australia

Sapphire Beach population: 2664

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft151800285632204
Burglary/Break and Enter824967300306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1149136413602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft275
Steal from motor vehicle4150
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling8300
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Sapphire Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Sapphire 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 possession33403211341667
Drug dealing and trafficking362931137705
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: Sapphire Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321188212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664113179.54

Sapphire Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Sapphire Beach vs NSW

Sapphire Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Sapphire Beach in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Sapphire Beach?

The overall crime rate in Sapphire Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2477 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 Sapphire Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sapphire Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 2477. This means it’s 79% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sapphire Beach has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Sapphire Beach safe at night?

41% of crimes in Sapphire Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Sapphire Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Sapphire 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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault111
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences07
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery133
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 harassment51
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle114
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling50
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud137
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling128
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property811
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis102
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines130
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 cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 offences40
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass63
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent02
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences103
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order63
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions51
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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

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