Annandale Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 60% of most Australia suburbs

Annandale Crime Map

Annandale crime map

Annandale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Annandale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 479, up 32% from 362 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Annandale is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of NSW suburbs are safer than Annandale and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Annandale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 6% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased 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 39% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 7% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 56% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 13% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Annandale: 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, Annandale is ranked safer than 60% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Annandale crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 53% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Annandale. As a result, Annandale has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Annandale, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 33 (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 Annandale’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 Annandale’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Annandale’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 Annandale is 791 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 Annandale is 1 in 125. 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 Annandale is 1 in 45. This is equal to a rate of 2183 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.

Annandale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person75791
Property and deception offences2072183
Drug offences27285
Public order and security offences18190
Justice procedures offences22232
Other offences1301371
Total4795051

Annandale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 125

In Annandale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Annandale vs NSW

Annandale population: 9483

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault3462864359770
Sexual offences1614650169179
Robbery317603222
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2240910232501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault884
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences884
Domestic violence related assault10105
Non-domestic violence related assault23243

Annandale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 45

In Annandale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Annandale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Annandale vs NSW, Australia

Annandale population: 9483

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14818002815612204
Burglary/Break and Enter2524967264306
Arson137601146
Malicious damage to property3349136348602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft774
Steal from motor vehicle33348
Steal from retail store442
Break and enter dwelling18190
Break and enter non-dwelling774

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Annandale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Annandale 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 possession233403224341667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293217705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences258412172

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: Annandale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct91732195212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences91466495179.54

Annandale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Annandale vs NSW

Annandale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Annandale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Annandale?

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

What is the crime rate in Annandale?

The overall crime rate in Annandale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5051 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 Annandale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Annandale total crime rate in 2021 was 5051. This means it’s 47% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Annandale has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Annandale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Annandale

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 Police21
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1410
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2023
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault38
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences660
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery468
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 harassment1422
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft167
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2533
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store64
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods99
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2320
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud4660
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1315
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1418
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling417
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3833
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis99
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines77
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs76
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs41
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs11
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass137
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent21
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences79
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences120
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences35
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences14104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order128
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions107
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer24
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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