Adamstown Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Adamstown Crime Map

Adamstown crime map

Adamstown Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Adamstown
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 728, up 18% from 618 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Adamstown is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Adamstown and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Adamstown.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (23 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 30% (59 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 increased by 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 41% (28 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Adamstown: 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 Adamstown are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 21% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Adamstown are higher than approximately 83% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 15 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 Adamstown’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 Adamstown. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Adamstown Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1139 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Adamstown was 1 in 87. 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 Adamstown is 1 in 18, with a rate of 5190 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.

Adamstown Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person721139
Property and deception offences3285190
Drug offences821297
Public order and security offences24380
Justice procedures offences25396
Other offences1973117
Total72811519

Adamstown Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 87

In Adamstown

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Adamstown vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Adamstown vs NSW

Adamstown population: 6320

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3162864491770
Sexual offences1814650285179
Robbery117601622
Abduction and kidnapping1203163
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2040910316501
Other offences against the person118831623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault9142
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences9142
Domestic violence related assault13206
Non-domestic violence related assault18285

Adamstown Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 18

In Adamstown

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Adamstown vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Adamstown vs NSW, Australia

Adamstown population: 6320

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft25418002840192204
Burglary/Break and Enter3224967506306
Arson237603246
Malicious damage to property4049136633602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft25396
Steal from motor vehicle751187
Steal from retail store43680
Break and enter dwelling25396
Break and enter non-dwelling7111

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Adamstown vs NSW

Drug Offences: Adamstown 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 possession193403230141667
Drug dealing and trafficking5962939347705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116161366
Other drug offences358414772

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: Adamstown vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1517321237212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences914664142179.54

Adamstown Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Adamstown vs NSW

Adamstown Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Adamstown in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Adamstown?

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

What is the crime rate in Adamstown?

The overall crime rate in Adamstown, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11519 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 Adamstown a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Adamstown total crime rate in 2021 was 11519. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Adamstown has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Adamstown safe at night?

36% of crimes in Adamstown occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Adamstown at night.

Total Crime Stats of Adamstown

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 Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2713
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2518
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault89
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1253
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery369
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment2720
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1825
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle8375
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store2043
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods67
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1327
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person32
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3653
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1622
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2825
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling317
Property and deception offencesArsonArson32
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property6840
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1613
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines92
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines256
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs11
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1211
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent30
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences209
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences22
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences70169
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences826
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2710
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1814
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer101
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures70

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