Albury Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 2% of most Australia suburbs

Albury Crime Map

Albury crime map

Albury Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Albury
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1842, down 22% from 2347 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Albury is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of NSW suburbs are safer than Albury and 3% of suburbs are more dangerous than Albury.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 23% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (32 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 16% (97 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (27 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (47 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Albury: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Albury is safer than only 2% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Albury’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Albury perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Albury is greater than that of roughly 97% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Albury, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 4 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Albury’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Albury. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Albury.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Albury is 6241 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 15 if you reside in Albury.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Albury are 1 in 6, with a rate of 14828 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Albury Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3066241
Property and deception offences72714828
Drug offences1633324
Public order and security offences1422896
Justice procedures offences3617363
Other offences1432917
Total184237569

Albury Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 15

In Albury

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Albury vs NSW

Albury population: 4903

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide172201
Assault167628643406770
Sexual offences3814650775179
Robbery5176010222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment90409101836501
Other offences against the person5188310223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault22449
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences16326
Domestic violence related assault541101
Non-domestic violence related assault992019

Albury Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 6

In Albury

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Albury vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Albury vs NSW, Australia

Albury population: 4903

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft498180028101572204
Burglary/Break and Enter58249671183306
Arson9376018446
Malicious damage to property162491363304602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft18367
Steal from motor vehicle1402855
Steal from retail store1452957
Break and enter dwelling35714
Break and enter non-dwelling23469

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Albury vs NSW

Drug Offences: Albury 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 possession11934032242741667
Drug dealing and trafficking2762935517705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116201366
Other drug offences16584132672

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: Albury vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct71173211448212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences71146641448179.54

Albury Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Albury vs NSW

Albury Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Albury in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Albury in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Albury?

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

What is the crime rate in Albury?

The overall crime rate in Albury, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 37569 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 Albury a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Albury total crime rate in 2021 was 37569. This means it’s 3% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Albury has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Albury safe at night?

45% of crimes in Albury occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Albury at night.

Total Crime Stats of Albury

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder01
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police1814
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4154
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault12799
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1522
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1671
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery6716
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment8890
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person75
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft4518
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle156140
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store149145
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods3424
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling5641
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person56
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud6771
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences8353
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling6135
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling29123
Property and deception offencesArsonArson79
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property209162
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine28
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis5154
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines3131
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1620
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine41
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis51
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines321
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy42
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs02
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences2116
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass3829
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct2526
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1413
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent63
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences6471
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences1924
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences31
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences10
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences60
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences318118
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order4952
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions392241
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear69
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer3636
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures1323

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