Toowoon Bay, NSW, 2261 Crime Rate and Statistics

Toowoon Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 123, up 56% from 79 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Toowoon Bay is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Toowoon Bay and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Toowoon Bay.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (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 increased by 600% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 62% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Toowoon Bay: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Toowoon Bay’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 4% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 93% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Toowoon Bay. Therefore, Toowoon Bay’s public safety metrics are low.

How risky is that? Living in Toowoon Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 5 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Toowoon Bay’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Toowoon Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Toowoon Bay crime statistics shows that there are 4554 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Toowoon Bay are 1 in 21.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Toowoon Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 7, equivalent to a rate of 13297 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Toowoon Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

Toowoon Bay 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: Toowoon Bay vs NSW

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

Toowoon Bay 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: Toowoon Bay vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Toowoon 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: Toowoon Bay vs NSW

Toowoon Bay Crimes per Square KM

Toowoon Bay Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Toowoon Bay in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Toowoon 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 Toowoon 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 Toowoon Bay is break and enter dwelling.

What is the crime rate in Toowoon Bay?

The overall crime rate in Toowoon Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 22404 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 Toowoon Bay a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Toowoon Bay total crime rate in 2021 was 22404. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Toowoon Bay has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Toowoon Bay safe at night?

35% of crimes in Toowoon Bay occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Toowoon Bay at night.

Total Crime Stats of Toowoon 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