Sunshine Bay Crime Index
76
(100 is safest)
Safer than 76% of most Australia suburbs
Sunshine Bay Crime Map
Sunshine Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Sunshine Bay.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 61, down 16% from 73 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Sunshine Bay is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than Sunshine Bay and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Sunshine Bay.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (1 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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Sunshine Bay: 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, Sunshine Bay is ranked safer than 76% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Sunshine Bay crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.
In NSW, only about 44% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Sunshine Bay. As a result, Sunshine Bay has high scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Sunshine Bay, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 44 (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 Sunshine Bay’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 Sunshine Bay’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Sunshine Bay’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 Sunshine Bay is 553 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 Sunshine Bay is 1 in 180. 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 Sunshine Bay is 1 in 59. This is equal to a rate of 1659 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.
Sunshine Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division
Sunshine Bay Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 180
In Sunshine Bay
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Sunshine Bay vs NSW
Sunshine Bay population: 1447
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Sunshine Bay crime rates for the selected offences.
Sunshine Bay Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 59
In Sunshine Bay
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Sunshine Bay vs NSW, Australia
Sunshine Bay population: 1447
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Sunshine Bay crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Sunshine Bay vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Sunshine Bay vs NSW
Sunshine Bay Crimes per Square KM
Sunshine Bay Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Sunshine Bay in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Sunshine Bay in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Sunshine Bay?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Sunshine Bay is disorderly conduct.
What is the crime rate in Sunshine Bay?
The overall crime rate in Sunshine Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4216 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 Sunshine Bay a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Sunshine Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 4216. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Sunshine Bay has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Sunshine Bay safe at night?
42% of crimes in Sunshine Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Sunshine Bay at night.
Total Crime Stats of Sunshine Bay
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
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