Crime Rates for Bar Beach, NSW
⇌ Compare Bar Beach with another suburbAs of the Sep 2026 data release, The Bar Beach (2300) crime rate for the Year ending Jun 2026 was calculated from 211 reported incidents, equal to 16,331 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bar Beach, NSW in 2021 was 1,292. In the last 10 years, Bar Beach, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 49.7 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 17.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 107.7 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Bar Beach for 2026: Theft (87), Assault (24), Malicious damage to property (23).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 157 | 207 | 211 | 175 | 238 | 200 | 228 | 189 | 203 | 172 | 211 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 9 | 10 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 15 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 9 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 26 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 9 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 21 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 33 | 38 | 26 | 33 | 36 | 46 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 23 |
| Other offences | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Theft | 86 | 101 | 88 | 95 | 97 | 89 | 63 | 75 | 71 | 72 | 87 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
In 2026, Bar Beach, NSW recorded 211 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 924 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 9 | -44.44% (9) |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 12 | -16.67% (12) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 12 | 8.33% (12) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Murder * | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 12 | 75.00% (12) |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 18 | 27.78% (18) |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 3 | 66.67% (3) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 29 | 16 | 81.25% (16) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 12 | -41.67% (12) |
| Other theft | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 19 | 10 | 90.00% (10) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 13 | 20 | -35.00% (20) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Jun 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Bar Beach, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bar Beach, NSW?
There were 12 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Jun 2026, averaging 1 incident every 30.4 day.
Is Bar Beach, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Bar Beach, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 16,331 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Jun 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Bar Beach, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bar Beach, NSW was Theft with 87 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bar Beach, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Bar Beach, NSW have increased by 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bar Beach, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 57 incident against persons in Bar Beach, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bar Beach, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, there were 111 property crime incident in Bar Beach, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bar Beach, NSW?
In Year ending Jun 2026, Bar Beach, NSW recorded 9 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bar Beach (2021)
Bar Beach is a quiet suburb with around 1292 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.1% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2300, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.6%. A majority of people (81.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Bar Beach
If you’re considering living near Bar Beach , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- The Hill - 133 incidents (0.06407 per 100,000 people)
- Hamilton East - 109 incidents (0.10933 per 100,000 people)
- Cooks Hill - 590 incidents (0.15633 per 100,000 people)
- The Junction - 175 incidents (0.17606 per 100,000 people)
- Hamilton South - 898 incidents (0.22135 per 100,000 people)
- Newcastle East - 244 incidents (0.22997 per 100,000 people)
- Newcastle - 2294 incidents (0.59553 per 100,000 people)
- Newcastle West - 1097 incidents (0.75499 per 100,000 people)
- Wickham - 1878 incidents (1.14722 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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