Surfside Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Surfside Crime Map

Surfside crime map

Surfside Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Surfside
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 55, down 15% from 65 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Surfside is in the 62st percentile for safety, meaning 39% of NSW suburbs are safer than Surfside and 61% of suburbs are more dangerous than Surfside.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 44% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (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 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Surfside: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Surfside are below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 65% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Surfside are higher than approximately 39% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 36 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Surfside’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Surfside. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Surfside Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1376 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Surfside was 1 in 72. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Surfside is 1 in 75, with a rate of 1308 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Surfside Crime Rates by Offences Division

Surfside Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 72

In Surfside

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Surfside vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Surfside vs NSW

Surfside population: 1453

NSW population: 8058541

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

Surfside Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 75

In Surfside

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Surfside vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Surfside vs NSW, Australia

Surfside population: 1453

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Surfside vs NSW

Drug Offences: Surfside 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: Surfside vs NSW

Surfside Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Surfside vs NSW

Surfside Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Surfside in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Surfside?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Surfside is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Surfside?

The overall crime rate in Surfside, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3785 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 Surfside a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Surfside total crime rate in 2021 was 3785. This means it’s 61% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Surfside has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Surfside safe at night?

42% of crimes in Surfside occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Surfside at night.

Total Crime Stats of Surfside

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