Adamstown Heights Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Adamstown Heights Crime Map

Adamstown Heights crime map

Adamstown Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Adamstown Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 167, up 22% from 137 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Adamstown Heights is in the 72st percentile for safety, meaning 29% of NSW suburbs are safer than Adamstown Heights and 71% of suburbs are more dangerous than Adamstown Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 127% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 78% (7 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 20% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 15% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Adamstown Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Adamstown Heights is ranked safer than 75% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Adamstown Heights crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 29% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Adamstown Heights. As a result, Adamstown Heights has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Adamstown Heights, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Adamstown Heights’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Adamstown Heights’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Adamstown Heights’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Adamstown Heights is 766 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Adamstown Heights is 1 in 130. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Adamstown Heights is 1 in 66. This is equal to a rate of 1497 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include 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 Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person43766
Property and deception offences841497
Drug offences353
Public order and security offences471
Justice procedures offences22392
Other offences11196
Total1672976

Adamstown Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 130

In Adamstown Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Adamstown Heights vs NSW

Adamstown Heights population: 5612

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2562864445770
Sexual offences21465036179
Robbery217603622
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1440910249501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault118
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences118
Domestic violence related assault17303
Non-domestic violence related assault8143

Adamstown Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 66

In Adamstown Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Adamstown Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Adamstown Heights vs NSW, Australia

Adamstown Heights population: 5612

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft6318002811232204
Burglary/Break and Enter1224967214306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property949136160602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft10178
Steal from motor vehicle33588
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling12214
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Adamstown Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Adamstown Heights 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 possession3340325341667
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: Adamstown Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732118212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466453179.54

Adamstown Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Adamstown Heights vs NSW

Adamstown Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Adamstown Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Adamstown Heights 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 Heights?

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 Heights is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Adamstown Heights?

The overall crime rate in Adamstown Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2976 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 Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Adamstown Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 2976. This means it’s 71% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Adamstown Heights has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Adamstown Heights safe at night?

35% of crimes in Adamstown Heights occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Adamstown Heights at night.

Total Crime Stats of Adamstown Heights

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 assault817
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault38
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault51
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences49
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery111
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment814
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1110
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1533
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store30
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling1310
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud119
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1012
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property129
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs31
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 conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences63
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences31
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences110
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order69
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions411
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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