Shellharbour City Centre Crime Index

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Safer than 1% of most Australia suburbs

Shellharbour City Centre Crime Map

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Shellharbour City Centre Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Shellharbour City Centre
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 351, down 4% from 367 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Shellharbour City Centre is in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning 99% of NSW suburbs are safer than Shellharbour City Centre and 1% of suburbs are more dangerous than Shellharbour City Centre.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 41% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 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 63% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (22 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Shellharbour City Centre: 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 Shellharbour City Centre’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 1% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 99% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Shellharbour City Centre. Therefore, Shellharbour City Centre’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Shellharbour City Centre comes with a statistical risk of 0 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 Shellharbour City Centre’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 Shellharbour City Centre.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Shellharbour City Centre crime statistics shows that there are 9670 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 Shellharbour City Centre are 1 in 9.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Shellharbour City Centre, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 0, equivalent to a rate of 50769 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.

Shellharbour City Centre Crime Rates by Offences Division

Shellharbour City Centre Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 9

In Shellharbour City Centre

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Shellharbour City Centre vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Shellharbour City Centre vs NSW

Shellharbour City Centre population: 455

NSW population: 8058541

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

Shellharbour City Centre Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

0

In Shellharbour City Centre

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Shellharbour City Centre vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Shellharbour City Centre vs NSW, Australia

Shellharbour City Centre population: 455

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Shellharbour City Centre vs NSW

Drug Offences: Shellharbour City Centre vs New South Wales

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: Shellharbour City Centre vs NSW

Shellharbour City Centre Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Shellharbour City Centre vs NSW

Shellharbour City Centre Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Shellharbour City Centre in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Shellharbour City Centre?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Shellharbour City Centre is steal from retail store.

What is the crime rate in Shellharbour City Centre?

The overall crime rate in Shellharbour City Centre, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 77143 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 Shellharbour City Centre a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Shellharbour City Centre total crime rate in 2021 was 77143. This means it’s 1% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Shellharbour City Centre has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Shellharbour City Centre safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Shellharbour City Centre

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

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