Shell Cove Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Shell Cove Crime Map

Shell Cove crime map

Shell Cove Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Shell Cove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 208, down 4% from 216 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Shell Cove is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of NSW suburbs are safer than Shell Cove and 75% of suburbs are more dangerous than Shell Cove.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (7 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 78% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Shell Cove: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Shell Cove are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 85% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Shell Cove are higher than approximately 25% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 55 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Shell Cove’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Shell Cove. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Shell Cove Crime rate for crimes against the person is 736 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Shell Cove was 1 in 135. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Shell Cove is 1 in 94, with a rate of 1052 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Shell Cove Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person56736
Property and deception offences801052
Drug offences13171
Public order and security offences792
Justice procedures offences339
Other offences49644
Total2082735

Shell Cove Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 135

In Shell Cove

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Shell Cove vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Shell Cove vs NSW

Shell Cove population: 7606

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2462864316770
Sexual offences51465066179
Robbery117601322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2640910342501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault339
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences226
Domestic violence related assault10131
Non-domestic violence related assault12158

Shell Cove Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 94

In Shell Cove

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Shell Cove vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Shell Cove vs NSW, Australia

Shell Cove population: 7606

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft561800287362204
Burglary/Break and Enter22496726306
Arson237602646
Malicious damage to property2049136263602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft339
Steal from motor vehicle14184
Steal from retail store339
Break and enter dwelling113
Break and enter non-dwelling113

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Shell Cove vs NSW

Drug Offences: Shell Cove 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 possession83403210541667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293267705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116131366
Other drug offences258412672

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: Shell Cove vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732126212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences51466466179.54

Shell Cove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Shell Cove vs NSW

Shell Cove Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Shell Cove in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Shell Cove?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Shell Cove is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Shell Cove?

The overall crime rate in Shell Cove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2735 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 Shell Cove a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Shell Cove total crime rate in 2021 was 2735. This means it’s 75% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Shell Cove has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Shell Cove safe at night?

39% of crimes in Shell Cove occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Shell Cove at night.

Total Crime Stats of Shell Cove

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 Police02
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2510
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault412
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences722
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery152
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 harassment2226
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person10
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft93
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2114
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store23
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods03
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling56
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person11
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1522
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences74
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling91
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson12
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3020
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis44
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 drugs01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine02
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences55
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences02
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1847
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order132
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions101
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