Adelong Crime Index

37

(100 is safest)

Safer than 37% of most Australia suburbs

Adelong Crime Map

Adelong crime map

Adelong Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Adelong
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 53, down 23% from 69 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Adelong is in the 42nd percentile for safety, meaning 58% of NSW suburbs are safer than Adelong and 42% of suburbs are more dangerous than Adelong.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 150% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (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 decreased by 100% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Adelong: 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 Adelong’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 37% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 58% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Adelong. Therefore, Adelong’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Adelong comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 27 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 Adelong’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 Adelong.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Adelong crime statistics shows that there are 1921 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 Adelong are 1 in 51.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Adelong, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 58, equivalent to a rate of 1708 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.

Adelong Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person181921
Property and deception offences161708
Drug offences4427
Public order and security offences4427
Justice procedures offences7747
Other offences4427
Total535656

Adelong Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 51

In Adelong

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Adelong vs NSW

Adelong population: 937

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault10628641067770
Sexual offences414650427179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910427501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault3320
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1107
Domestic violence related assault5534
Non-domestic violence related assault5534

Adelong Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 58

In Adelong

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Adelong vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Adelong vs NSW, Australia

Adelong population: 937

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1218002812812204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136427602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1107
Steal from motor vehicle2213
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Adelong vs NSW

Drug Offences: Adelong 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 possession43403242741667
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: Adelong vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct117321107212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences314664320179.54

Adelong Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Adelong vs NSW

Adelong Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Adelong in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Adelong?

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

What is the crime rate in Adelong?

The overall crime rate in Adelong, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5656 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 Adelong a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Adelong total crime rate in 2021 was 5656. This means it’s 42% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Adelong has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Adelong safe at night?

39% of crimes in Adelong occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Adelong at night.

Total Crime Stats of Adelong

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 assault15
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault35
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery21
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 harassment24
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud26
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling20
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling510
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property94
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 cannabis34
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 amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences13
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 offences54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order85
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions32
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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