Allawah Crime Index

90

(100 is safest)

Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs

Allawah Crime Map

Allawah crime map

Allawah Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Allawah
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 112, down 8% from 122 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Allawah is in the 85th percentile for safety, meaning 15% of NSW suburbs are safer than Allawah and 85% of suburbs are more dangerous than Allawah.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 36% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 70% (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 decreased by 50% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 18% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Allawah: 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 Allawah’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 90% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 15% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Allawah. Therefore, Allawah’s public safety metrics are very high.

How risky is that? Living in Allawah comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 65 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 Allawah’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 Allawah.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Allawah crime statistics shows that there are 780 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 Allawah are 1 in 127.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Allawah, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 137, equivalent to a rate of 725 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.

Allawah Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person42780
Property and deception offences39725
Drug offences6111
Public order and security offences237
Justice procedures offences13242
Other offences10186
Total1122081

Allawah Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 127

In Allawah

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Allawah vs NSW

Allawah population: 5382

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2162864390770
Sexual offences31465056179
Robbery117601922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1640910297501
Other offences against the person118831923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault237
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences119
Domestic violence related assault15279
Non-domestic violence related assault593

Allawah Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 137

In Allawah

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Allawah vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Allawah vs NSW, Australia

Allawah population: 5382

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft231800284272204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967111306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property1049136186602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft356
Steal from motor vehicle7130
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling474
Break and enter non-dwelling237

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Allawah vs NSW

Drug Offences: Allawah 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 possession3340325641667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293197705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258413772

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: Allawah 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 offences21466437179.54

Allawah Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Allawah vs NSW

Allawah Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Allawah in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Allawah?

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

What is the crime rate in Allawah?

The overall crime rate in Allawah, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2081 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 Allawah a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Allawah total crime rate in 2021 was 2081. This means it’s 85% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Allawah has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Allawah safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Allawah

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault2215
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault115
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault12
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences97
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery121
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 harassment816
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft43
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle87
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud127
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling84
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling412
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1110
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 cannabis03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
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 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 offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences02
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences20
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences20
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences210
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order38
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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