Skennars Head, NSW, 2478 Crime Rate and Statistics

Skennars Head Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, up 3% from 32 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Skennars Head is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 22% of NSW suburbs are safer than Skennars Head and 78% of suburbs are more dangerous than Skennars Head.

• There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Skennars Head: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Skennars Head is ranked safer than 85% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Skennars Head crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

In NSW, only about 22% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Skennars Head. As a result, Skennars Head has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Skennars Head, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 55 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Skennars Head’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Skennars Head’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Skennars Head’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Skennars Head is 543 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Skennars Head is 1 in 183. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Skennars Head is 1 in 80. This is equal to a rate of 1240 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Skennars Head Crime Rates by Offences Division

Skennars Head Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Skennars Head vs NSW

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

Skennars Head Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Skennars Head vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Skennars Head vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Skennars Head vs NSW

Skennars Head Crimes per Square KM

Skennars Head Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Skennars Head in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Skennars Head?

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

What is the crime rate in Skennars Head?

The overall crime rate in Skennars Head, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2558 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 Skennars Head a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Skennars Head total crime rate in 2021 was 2558. This means it’s 78% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Skennars Head has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Skennars Head safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Skennars Head

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