Sapphire Beach crime statistics
198 recorded incidents in 2025
Total recorded criminal incidents rose 17.9% versus 2024 (168 incidents), across all 15 offence categories recorded since 2020.
≈ 74 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 2,660).
2020
153
2021
66
2022
138
2023
179
2024
168
2025
198
Property offences
Break-ins (dwelling)
7
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 6
Motor vehicle theft
4
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 4
Steal from motor vehicle
8
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 7
Malicious damage
15
in 2025 · 5-yr avg 11
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Sapphire Beach by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025 | 2024 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 117 | 105 | 87 |
| Against justice procedures | 16 | 7 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 11 | 11 |
| Assault | 12 | 22 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 14 | 9 |
| Disorderly conduct | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual offences | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor offences |