Acacia Gardens Crime Index

78

(100 is safest)

Safer than 78% of most Australia suburbs

Acacia Gardens Crime Map

Acacia Gardens crime map

Acacia Gardens Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Acacia Gardens
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 112, up 47% from 76 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Acacia Gardens is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than Acacia Gardens and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than Acacia Gardens.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 11% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Acacia Gardens: 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 Acacia Gardens’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 78% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 29% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Acacia Gardens. Therefore, Acacia Gardens’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Acacia Gardens comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 47 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 Acacia Gardens’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 Acacia Gardens.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Acacia Gardens crime statistics shows that there are 761 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 Acacia Gardens are 1 in 130.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Acacia Gardens, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 74, equivalent to a rate of 1332 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.

Acacia Gardens Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person28761
Property and deception offences491332
Drug offences254
Public order and security offences127
Justice procedures offences18489
Other offences14381
Total1123045

Acacia Gardens Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 130

In Acacia Gardens

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Acacia Gardens vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Acacia Gardens vs NSW

Acacia Gardens population: 3678

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864245770
Sexual offences514650136179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910381501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault382
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences254
Domestic violence related assault7190
Non-domestic violence related assault254

Acacia Gardens Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 74

In Acacia Gardens

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Acacia Gardens vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Acacia Gardens vs NSW, Australia

Acacia Gardens population: 3678

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft4118002811152204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967109306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136109602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft127
Steal from motor vehicle19517
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4109
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Acacia Gardens vs NSW

Drug Offences: Acacia Gardens 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 possession2340325441667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Acacia Gardens vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466427179.54

Acacia Gardens Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Acacia Gardens vs NSW

Acacia Gardens Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Acacia Gardens in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Acacia Gardens?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Acacia Gardens is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Acacia Gardens?

The overall crime rate in Acacia Gardens, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3045 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 Acacia Gardens a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Acacia Gardens total crime rate in 2021 was 3045. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Acacia Gardens has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Acacia Gardens safe at night?

32% of crimes in Acacia Gardens occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Acacia Gardens at night.

Total Crime Stats of Acacia Gardens

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault97
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences419
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery222
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 harassment714
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1019
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2219
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling44
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property74
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences11
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences114
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions116
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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