10Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 10 out of 10 Very low crime
10/10 in New South Wales · 10/10 in the world
Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 8,915 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by BOCSAR (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Sexual offences | 335 | 122.9 | 238.8 |
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 1,005 | 368.6 | 872.4 |
| Includes domestic violence related assault. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 30 | 11 | 20.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft, including break and enter | 2,927 | 1,073.5 | 2,125.6 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 390 | 143 | 484 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Malicious damage to property | 683 | 250.5 | 560.6 |
Source: BOCSAR, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 335 |
| Violence | 1,005 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Theft and burglary | 2,927 |
| Drugs | 390 |
| Damage and public order | 683 |
Questions about crime in Northern Beaches
- Is Northern Beaches safe?
- Northern Beaches: Safety 10 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 128 places in New South Wales (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Northern Beaches?
- Northern Beaches: Weighted crime: 8,915 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in Northern Beaches?
- Recorded homicides in Northern Beaches (12 months to June 2026): 0.
Other places nearby
- Ku-ring-gai 10/10
- Willoughby 9/10
- Mosman 10/10
- North Sydney 10/10
- Lane Cove 10/10
- Ryde 10/10
- Hunters Hill 10/10
- Hornsby 10/10
