Skennars Head Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Skennars Head Crime Map

Skennars Head crime map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person7543
Property and deception offences161240
Drug offences3233
Public order and security offences2155
Justice procedures offences178
Other offences4310
Total332558

Skennars Head Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 183

In Skennars Head

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Skennars Head vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Skennars Head vs NSW

Skennars Head population: 1290

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault16286478770
Sexual offences414650310179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment240910155501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault4310
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault178
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Skennars Head Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 80

In Skennars Head

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Skennars Head vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Skennars Head vs NSW, Australia

Skennars Head population: 1290

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1618002812402204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property0491360602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle9698
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Skennars Head vs NSW

Drug Offences: Skennars Head 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 possession33403223341667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
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: Skennars Head vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences214664155179.54

Skennars Head Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Skennars Head vs NSW

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

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault11
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault14
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences03
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery30
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 harassment12
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle69
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud33
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences14
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property40
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis23
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
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 cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
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 offences12
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
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 Order10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
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