Umina Beach Crime Index

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Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs

Umina Beach Crime Map

Umina Beach crime map

Umina Beach Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Umina Beach
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 936, up 10% from 851 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Umina Beach is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of NSW suburbs are safer than Umina Beach and 44% of suburbs are more dangerous than Umina Beach.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 22% (54 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 decreased by 55% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Umina Beach: 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 Umina Beach are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 50% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Umina Beach are higher than approximately 56% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 27 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 Umina Beach’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 Umina Beach. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Umina Beach Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1380 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Umina Beach was 1 in 71. 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 Umina Beach is 1 in 46, with a rate of 2148 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.

Umina Beach Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person2391380
Property and deception offences3722148
Drug offences59341
Public order and security offences49283
Justice procedures offences111641
Other offences106612
Total9365405

Umina Beach Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 71

In Umina Beach

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Umina Beach vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Umina Beach vs NSW

Umina Beach population: 17318

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault13962864803770
Sexual offences2314650133179
Robbery11760622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7540910433501
Other offences against the person11883623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1269
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1164
Domestic violence related assault66381
Non-domestic violence related assault71410

Umina Beach Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 46

In Umina Beach

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Umina Beach vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Umina Beach vs NSW, Australia

Umina Beach population: 17318

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft19018002810972204
Burglary/Break and Enter5224967300306
Arson1137606446
Malicious damage to property11949136687602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1058
Steal from motor vehicle35202
Steal from retail store25144
Break and enter dwelling41237
Break and enter non-dwelling1164

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Umina Beach vs NSW

Drug Offences: Umina Beach 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 possession433403224841667
Drug dealing and trafficking56293297705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs21116121366
Other drug offences958415272

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: Umina Beach vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct2517321144212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2414664139179.54

Umina Beach Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Umina Beach vs NSW

Umina Beach Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Umina Beach in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Umina Beach?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Umina Beach is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Umina Beach?

The overall crime rate in Umina Beach, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5405 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 Umina Beach a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Umina Beach total crime rate in 2021 was 5405. This means it’s 44% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Umina Beach has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Umina Beach safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Umina Beach

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder10
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police32
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault6766
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault5671
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1112
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1260
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery5211
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 harassment8475
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person41
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2210
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle4735
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1325
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods611
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4526
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5260
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences5722
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3741
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling12111
Property and deception offencesArsonArson111
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property125119
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1617
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1119
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs86
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis21
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis21
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences39
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1718
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct43
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent43
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1524
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences44
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences07
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences2595
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4963
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2235
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer67
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures16

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