Shelly Beach Crime Index

62

(100 is safest)

Safer than 62% of most Australia suburbs

Shelly Beach Crime Map

Shelly Beach crime map

Shelly Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Shelly Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 58, down 41% from 99 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Shelly Beach is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of NSW suburbs are safer than Shelly Beach and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Shelly Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 28% (7 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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Shelly 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 Shelly Beach is safer than only 62% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Shelly Beach’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Shelly Beach perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Shelly Beach is greater than that of roughly 46% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Shelly Beach, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 34 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 Shelly 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 Shelly Beach. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Shelly Beach.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Shelly Beach is 759 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 131 if you reside in Shelly Beach.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Shelly Beach are 1 in 46, with a rate of 2124 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.

Shelly Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

Shelly Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 131

In Shelly Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Shelly Beach vs NSW

Shelly Beach population: 1318

NSW population: 8058541

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

Shelly Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 46

In Shelly Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Shelly Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Shelly Beach vs NSW, Australia

Shelly Beach population: 1318

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Shelly Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Shelly Beach 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: Shelly Beach vs NSW

Shelly Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Shelly Beach vs NSW

Shelly Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Shelly Beach in 2021?

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

What is the crime rate in Shelly Beach?

The overall crime rate in Shelly Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4401 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 Shelly Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Shelly Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 4401. This means it’s 54% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Shelly Beach has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Shelly Beach safe at night?

35% of crimes in Shelly Beach occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Shelly Beach at night.

Total Crime Stats of Shelly Beach

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