The Bight Crime Index

12

(100 is safest)

Safer than 12% of most Australia suburbs

The Bight Crime Map

The Bight crime map

The Bight Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across The Bight
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 6, down 45% from 11 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • The Bight is in the 22st percentile for safety, meaning 79% of NSW suburbs are safer than The Bight and 21% of suburbs are more dangerous than The Bight.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 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 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 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% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in The Bight: 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, The Bight is ranked safer than 12% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that The Bight crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 79% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than The Bight. As a result, The Bight has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of The Bight, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 11 (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 The Bight’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 The Bight’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about The Bight’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 The Bight is 5000 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 The Bight is 1 in 19. 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 The Bight is 1 in 29. This is equal to a rate of 3333 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.

The Bight Crime Rates by Offences Division

The Bight Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 19

In The Bight

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in The Bight vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: The Bight vs NSW

The Bight population: 60

NSW population: 8058541

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

The Bight Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In The Bight

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in The Bight vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: The Bight vs NSW, Australia

The Bight population: 60

NSW population: 8058541

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in The Bight vs NSW

Drug Offences: The Bight 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: The Bight vs NSW

The Bight Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in The Bight vs NSW

The Bight Crime FAQs

How many murders were in The Bight in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in The Bight?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in The Bight is non-domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in The Bight?

The overall crime rate in The Bight, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10000 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 The Bight a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that The Bight total crime rate in 2021 was 10000. This means it’s 21% safer than all NSW suburbs. So The Bight has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is The Bight safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of The Bight

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